Nationwide Rallies Demand Action to End Violence Against Women

Protesters across Australia call for greater government investment and accountability as femicide statistics rise.

Hundreds of Australians gathered in at least 14 cities to honor victims of gendered violence and demand stronger government measures to combat the issue.
Organizers expressed disappointment at the absence of key politicians, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, from the rallies.
Advocacy groups highlighted alarming statistics, with 117 women killed in violence-related incidents since January 2024, and 14 deaths reported in 2025 so far.
Protesters called for increased funding, improved policies, and better services to address the crisis, criticizing current government efforts as insufficient and fragmented.
Speakers and attendees emphasized the need for male involvement in addressing gendered violence and urged the establishment of a national femicide registry to track and address the issue effectively.