The incidence of gendered violence fatalities in Australia has sharply risen in 2024, with 26 women killed by April 23, marking a rate of one death every 4.38 days.

Victoria is particularly affected, experiencing a surge in violence against women and prompting public demands for stricter enforcement of family violence laws.

Experts and law enforcement support the idea of monitoring high-risk individuals and creating domestic violence offender registers to protect women.

The situation's severity is likened to the Port Arthur shooting's aftermath, advocating for robust government measures such as offender registers and stricter bail conditions for men with histories of family violence.

An editorial calls for a national royal commission to investigate the cultural roots of gendered violence in Australia.

A total of 10 women have been killed in April alone, highlighting the crisis and spurring calls for immediate government action at all levels.

Women’s safety advocates are pressing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for urgent action, and a taskforce has been established by the state premier to find solutions.