Overview

• The No More: National Rally Against Violence, organized by survivor-led group What Were You Wearing?, saw tens of thousands gather in cities and towns across Australia on May 10, 2025.
• Protesters called for expanded crisis housing, mandatory trauma-informed training for first responders, uniform consent laws, and bail reforms to prioritize victim-survivor safety.
• Advocates criticized the lack of attention to gendered violence during the federal election campaign and demanded increased funding for prevention and support services.
• The NSW government announced a $25.9 million expansion of its Staying Home Leaving Violence program, while South Australia prepares to review its Royal Commission report on domestic violence.
• Brittany Higgins and other high-profile survivors attended rallies, amplifying calls for systemic change as 24 women and seven children have been killed by violence in 2025.