‘Concerted Plan’ Needed for Violence Against Women: Prime Minister

A “concerted plan” is needed to effectively deal with violence against women rather than declaring the scourge a national emergency, the prime minister says. Anthony Albanese will meet with state and territory leaders on Wednesday to discuss preventative solutions to address the national crisis. It comes after mass marches were held across the country on the weekend as demonstrators called on governments to do more following the deaths of at least 27 women in 2024 from male violence. While there have been calls for the government to declare violence against women a national emergency, Mr. Albanese says more long-term targeted action is needed....