As new analysis shows federal spending on family,domestic and sexual violence has soared from $2 million to $644 million over the last 10 years,experts are asking for better evidence and more action.
The banks say it should be up to financial regulators to determine whether student debt gets special treatment in mortgage assessments.
Education Minister Jason Clare’s vision for getting more disadvantaged students into universities will be outlined in next week’s budget.
“I think there’s a strong argument for a royal commission if we know that it’s going to produce the evidence,” the opposition leader says.
Australia’s police ministers will discuss how they can improve their response to high-risk offenders – which could involve looking at their GPS data,online activity,mental health data or involvement in family law disputes.
Speaking after a snap national cabinet meeting,the prime minister said state and territory leaders would meet again to discuss plans to strengthen their justice systems.
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”.
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.
Australia is looking at overseas examples as it weighs up increasing the penalties it can issue to major companies,under a review of its online safety regime.
Anthony Albanese joined thousands of people at a rally in Canberra on Sunday,one of several held around the country.