Frontline police have complained they now have fewer options when alleged domestic violence offenders breach bail conditions.
The prime minister has also warned about the way boys and men are gaining access to violent and misogynistic content online,raising the prospect of new measures.
Pressed on the controversy over his appearance at a women’s rally,the prime minister said:“People can see the video for themselves”.
Online and TV advertising from the government’s coercive control advertising campaign
Online and TV advertising from the government’s coercive control advertising
A video campaign ahead of new legislation does not have support from all quarters.
She was living in a nightmare. But those closest to the Sydney woman knew nothing of her terror until it was too late.
Here we are,with thousands rallying in the streets to stop violence against women;and yet again it’s become a lunatic lightning rod for political brawling.
Criminologist Michael Salter says leaders must be prepared to take a wider view of domestic violence prevention when national cabinet convenes for an urgent meeting.