Criminologist Calls for Action: Tackle Alcohol, Gambling, and Porn to Protect Women

April 30, 2024
Criminologist Calls for Action: Tackle Alcohol, Gambling, and Porn to Protect Women
  • Criminologist Michael Salter calls on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to tackle Australia's issues with alcohol, gambling, and children's exposure to pornography as a strategy to reduce violence against women.

  • The national cabinet's urgent meeting will address prevention strategies for violence, including online harms and tracking high-risk perpetrators.

  • A dispute between Albanese and an advocate raises concerns about the government's ability to effectively address these issues.

  • Experts, including the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner, advocate for stronger commitment from leaders to prevent violent deaths of women through practical policy changes.

  • Despite a $2.3 billion investment by the government in a 10-year plan, there is a consensus that additional funding is needed for both prevention programs and crisis services.

  • Advocates call for a continuous, escalated response to violence against women that goes beyond temporary public outrage, seeking substantive action and lasting change.

  • The article implicates a lack of visibility from Opposition Leader Peter Dutton on the issue, suggesting a need for bipartisan support for effective solutions.

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