'A drop in the ocean': Criticism over major parties' family and domestic violence commitments

'A drop in the ocean': Criticism over major parties' family and domestic violence commitments

The Coalition has announced a $90 million package to address domestic and family violence in Australia, amid criticism from advocates over the major parties' lack of attention to the crisis.

The major parties have announced their plans to address domestic and family violence. How do they stack up? • The Western Weekender

In the past week, at least seven women have been killed in Australia, allegedly by men. These deaths have occurred in different contexts – across state borders, communities and relationships. But are united by one truth: they are part of the ongoing national crisis of men’s violence against women and children. While in the first four weeks of the election campaign there was silence from the major parties on this issue, now – with one week to go …