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Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Crime victims' rights, safety boosted in law tweaks

Laws that mandate victims of crime receive information about signing up as registered victim-survivors will be introduced to one state parliament.

'Outraged' mother wants murderer's sentence appealed

'Outraged' mother wants murderer's sentence appealed

'Outraged' mother wants murderer's sentence appealed

'Outraged' mother wants murderer's sentence appealed

A sentence handed down for the brutal murder of a 21-year-old woman has been blasted as an "insult to women" by her devastated mother.

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Domestic violence perpetrators are increasingly exploiting technology to track and monitor their victims, with survivors saying the abuse is difficult to prove.

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'Complicit in genocide': PM heckled by senate candidate

'Complicit in genocide': PM heckled by senate candidate

Anthony Albanese has been confronted on the campaign trail by an independent candidate over his government's response to Israel's violence in Gaza.

Forum puts forgotten election issue under the spotlight

Forum puts forgotten election issue under the spotlight

Violence against women has barely surfaced during the federal election campaign, but MPs from all sides of politics say they are taking the issue seriously.

Legal system veil of silence 'another form of trauma'

Legal system veil of silence 'another form of trauma'

Australia's legal systems need reform to ensure survivors of domestic and sexual violence are not being silenced by non-disclosure agreements, advocates say.

Sexual violence survivors given more reporting options

Sexual violence survivors given more reporting options

Sexual violence victim-survivors are being offered alternative ways to report incidents, with one state launching a campaign to give back choice and control.

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Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Dating apps need stronger protections after a study found child sex abusers were prowling the platforms targeting people with kids.

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Behaviour programs a piece of the puzzle to end abuse

Men's behaviour change programs are one piece of the puzzle in a wider system to combat domestic violence, experts say.

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles

Dating app users have been warned of a rising trend in sexual assaults once people meet in person, with police urging victims to report the offences.

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users

Dating app platforms have signed up to a voluntary safety code, putting in place proactive measures to protect users from being abused.

Andrew Tate's ex accuses him of sexual assault: lawsuit

Andrew Tate's ex accuses him of sexual assault: lawsuit

Andrew Tate's ex accuses him of sexual assault: lawsuit

Andrew Tate's ex accuses him of sexual assault: lawsuit

Andrew Tate is facing a new lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend accusing him of sexual assault and battery.

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Shaming all males over violence backfires, expert warns

Men and boys need to be called into the conversation around preventing violence instead of being spurned by shame-inducing measures, a men's health expert says.

Budget fails on new money for violence against women

Budget fails on new money for violence against women

Budget fails on new money for violence against women

Budget fails on new money for violence against women

Anti-family violence groups working with men to put an end to the issue have slammed the lack of new funding for measures in the federal budget.

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More Aussies seeking help for sex and porn addiction

The growing popularity of platforms such as OnlyFans has been linked to an increase in the number of Australians seeking help for pornography addiction.

Social media push to foster respectful relationships

A social media campaign aims to help young men call out disrespect against women after research found many did not know how to do so.

Abusive, violent killer can be held for 12 years

A violent drunk swept up in delusions his wife was cheating on him can be held in custody for more than a decade for her killing despite his mental illness.

How agency staff put abuse survivor through the wringer

The mistreatment of a family violence survivor by federal agency staff has been torn to shreds in a scathing report that questions their impartiality.

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Call for national register of women killed by violence

Political leaders have been criticised for failing to attend rallies being held around Australia to call for an end to deadly violence against women.

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that accused him of threatening to punish employees who didn't assist his sex trafficking scheme.

Men reveal catalyst for changing violent behaviour

Thousands of men are trying to end violence through behaviour change programs, with advocates saying they are more effective than justice system interventions.

Elder abuse support needed after son kills father

A coroner has called for support for people experiencing elder abuse and carers of people with "hidden" mental health conditions after a son killed his father.

Australians charged in AI-made child abuse image probe

Dozens of people, including two Australians, have been arrested as part of an international operation into artificial intelligence-generated child abuse images.

'Heinous' abusive husband imprisoned wife in their home

A man's "heinous" campaign of abuse against his wife has been aired ahead of him becoming the first person sentenced for aggravated servitude in Victoria.

Police officer allegedly accessed child abuse material

A police officer has been charged with accessing child abuse material following a joint state and federal police anti-child exploitation team investigation.

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