A wave of high-profile scandals and a recent string of femicides across Australia have pushed the urgent crisis of violence against women and children to the top of the national policy agenda, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese set to convene national cabinet this week to address stalled progress and systemic failures in the country’s response. The gathering comes as Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek continues public consultations for the second five-year phase of Australia’s 10-year National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children, launched to tackle the multifaceted crisis through targeted action on prevention, intervention, response, and long-term recovery.
Prime Minister to confront premiers on violence funding amid urgent reform calls
