Achi news desk-
Prime Minister Anthony Albany on Wednesday convened an urgent national cabinet meeting in response to a call for action against domestic violence.
Tens of thousands of men and women took to the streets of Brisbane, Melbourne, the Gold Coast and Canberra today for a third consecutive day of demonstrations.
Albanese arrived at a Canberra rally this afternoon, where he told a crowd of protesters that violence against women would be the only item on the agenda for Wednesday’s cabinet meeting.
The Prime Minister received a mixed response from the crowd, as supporters pushed to declare a national emergency.
“We need to change the attitude of all governments, because it is not enough to support the victims,” ​​said Albany.
“We need to focus on operations and focus on prevention.
“On Wednesday morning I will convene a national cabinet that has been agreed upon with every head and minister.”
Albania said it was important to make sure the solution “doesn’t just depend on women”.
“It’s up to men to change men’s behavior as well, to stand up,” he said.
“And yes, people need to be accountable and I will be responsible for what my government does.”
Marches in Sydney and Adelaide yesterday followed a demonstration in Newcastle on Friday.
At least 26 women have died from alleged gender-based violence in Australia this year, according to figures compiled by anti-violence advocates.
Nationals leader David Littleproud said Weekend today This morning that gender violence was a “state scourge” on society.
He said more government resources were needed to provide safe shelters for victims
“I understand that in some of our communities there aren’t even safe places for women to escape to, but it also has to do with this education part,” he said.
“We have to stop the next generation from surfing this. Young men understand their role in society and their responsibility in society.”
According to the advocacy group Our Watch, 39 percent of women across the country have experienced violence since the age of 15.
About 27 percent have experienced violence, emotional abuse or financial abuse by a partner who has been living together since the age of 15.
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