Government of Australia Announces Measures to Tackle Violence Against Women
The Prime Minister of Australia emphasized the challenges of policing content on the internet and the need for online players to understand the consequences of unregulated online behavior.
Commitment to Address Gendered Violence
- Australia announced a funding of almost A$1 billion to combat violence against women.
- The government termed the issue as a “national crisis” of gendered violence.
Financial Support for Victims
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared A$925.2 million to provide permanent financial support for individuals escaping domestic violence.
Measures Against Online Misogyny
Albanese condemned “toxic male extremist” views online and introduced measures to combat deepfake pornography and promote healthier attitudes towards women.
He stressed the importance of national unity in addressing the crisis of violence against women, involving not just governments but all of society.
Following widespread protests against violence targeting women, the government highlighted the urgency of the issue, with a woman being killed every four days this year.
