Do Women Really Have It That Bad in Australia?
Layne Liddicut is a junior writer and feminist who would quite like equal pay to stop being a fucking debate. We have rights, laws and equality on paper. So why do the numbers keep telling a different story? Content note: This article discusses domestic, family and sexual violence, homicide and barriers to healthcare and justice. […]
Mikaela’s Claim Fuels the “False Allegations” Narrative. All Survivors Pay the Price
By Vanessa Tobias – Investigative journalist focused on gender inequality, gender-based violence and holding power to account. Content warning: This article discusses domestic violence and sexual abuse. Please take care while reading. Support services and contact numbers are listed below. On 15 June, Mikaela Phillips, a self-described domestic violence advocate behind the Clarity In Chaos […]
Intimate partner homicide rate for First Nations women more than doubles as national violence response falls short
This article discusses domestic and family violence and the deaths of First Nations women. If this article brings up difficult feelings, support is available. 13YARN provides confidential, culturally safe crisis support from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis supporters. Call 13 92 76, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For domestic, family […]
Sexual violence reports reach highest level recorded in Australia
Police-recorded sexual violence offences have reached their highest level since national figures were first released over 30 years ago, prompting renewed calls for sexual violence to become a distinct, properly funded national priority. Support is available: If you or someone you know needs support, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 […]
Three Women Allegedly Murdered in NSW Within 10 Hours
Three women aged 23, 70 and 90 were allegedly murdered in separate domestic and family violence incidents across New South Wales within 10 hours on Saturday, as police described domestic violence as the force’s “number one issue”. Three men have now been charged with murder over the deaths in Wagga Wagga, Bondi Beach and Mole […]