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National organisations working to end violence against women – Our Watch and No to Violence – are warning that women may face increased risks of violence during the festive season. The two organisations are calling on men concerned about their behaviour to seek help and for efforts in primary prevention of both violence and substance … Continued
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One in two ‘typical’ drug traffickers convicted in NSW between 2000 and 2023 will have no further contact with the criminal justice system after release, according to an Australian-first study published in The International Journal of Drug Policy. The authors also found that people convicted of trafficking heroin or amphetamine-type substances are more likely … Continued
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Female victim-survivors of coercive control overwhelmingly support making it a standalone criminal offence, groundbreaking national research released today (10 December) reveals. The study, led by Monash University and funded by the Australian Institute of Criminology, is the largest of its kind in Australia and provides critical insights into the potential benefits and risks of introducing … Continued
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As part of the global, United Nations-led 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast – hosted by Dr Susan Carland – delivers a powerful two-part season finale that reveals the systemic drivers of gender-based violence (GBV) and proposes critical solutions. Featuring world-leading researchers and other experts, the podcast series coincides with … Continued
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In response to Advocacy Australia’s request for an inquest into the circumstances surrounding the tragic killing of Bridgette “Biddy” Porter on behalf of Biddy’s parents, overnight we learned that after considering our application the NSW State Coroner, Her Honour Magistrate O’Sullivan, is of the opinion that an inquest should be held. Clare Collins, Chair of Advocacy … Continued
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RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria are working together to improve the security of Victorian farms and regional properties following a rise in crime, with the regional areas of Latrobe, Mildura, Ararat and Horsham among the top five highest Local Government Areas for criminal incidents and recorded offences. RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria’s How safe is … Continued
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Australia’s national violence prevention organisation, Our Watch, is reminding media professionals of the national reporting guidelines when covering the murder of women. It follows a harmful headline in a major newspaper this morning about the murder of a young woman in Melbourne. Our Watch’s national media reporting guidelines highlight the need for the media to … Continued
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A third of women killed allegedly by men’s violence since June are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women – despite making up just 4% of the population It’s believed 12 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have reportedly been killed in that time including eight in the NT – yet the alarming reality has barely … Continued
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The NSW police wage deal, which properly recognises and respects the contribution of police officers, stands in jarring contrast to the deal the Albanese Government wants AFP officers to accept, according to the Australian Federal Police Association. Police officers in NSW will receive a substantial pay rise from the Minns Government of up to 40% … Continued
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Recent data from the Victorian Crime Statistics Agency shows a 25 per cent increase in car trailer thefts in Victoria over the year to June 2024. During the previous period, 1,392 trailers were stolen but that number has jumped to 1,750 in line with an increase in other motor vehicle theft offences. RACV Head of … Continued
