New figures from violence prevention advocate Our Watch has found that, despite a spike in the number of women killed by men in 2024, the overall trend had shown a 66 per cent drop over the past thirty years.
The recent spike in domestic violence fatalities in Australia has sparked renewed activism, including nationwide rallies led by the advocacy group ‘What Were You Wearing’, aiming to pressure politicians into taking decisive action against violence.
Advocates have emphasised the need for sustained efforts to address and prevent domestic violence, including increased funding for frontline services, women’s refuges, and men’s behavioural change programs.
Despite a federal allocation of nearly one billion dollars for domestic violence victims, stakeholders have argued that further support resources are still needed.