‘Absolutely Committed’: Albanese Inks $1 Billion to End Gender-Based Violence

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a $925 million (US$604 million) boost over the next five years to help women affected by domestic violence seeking to leave an abusive partner. They will be eligible for financial support and referrals to support networks through the funding announced by the Federal government under their Leaving Violence Program. The package will also be used to combat online toxic male extremist views and deepfake pornography, which experts say are major drivers of gender-based violence. After calling an urgent cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that the funds would begin in May, under the umbrella of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-32  which aims to improve safety, economic security, and independence for victim-survivors....