In response to a recent surge in violence against women in Australia, including a high-profile shopping center rampage, protests have erupted nationwide. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, addressing the issue, has described domestic violence as a 'national crisis' and emphasized the need for societal change, particularly among men. The Federal Social Services Minister, Amanda Rishworth, stated that the government is committed to implementing a national plan to end this violence, a decision backed by the national cabinet in 2022. Meanwhile, domestic violence advocacy groups are urging Albanese to declare violence against women a 'national emergency'. Amid these developments, controversy has arisen around Albanese's interactions at a rally, with accusations of him lying and making dismissive comments to rally organizer Sarah Williams, which he has publicly denied.
Alice Springs business owner Darren Clark sat down with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after more than a year of calling for help for the residents of the crime-ridden Northern Territory city. https://t.co/STJykjpNPO
Former Victorian Liberal Party president Michael Kroger says domestic violence is an “urgent priority” for the government and has praised them for calling a National Cabinet meeting to address the issue. https://t.co/9F6nweKlUx
Redbridge Group Director Simon Welsh says the debacle surrounding Anthony Albanese’s attendance at a domestic violence rally in Canberra speaks to a “deeper problem” for the PM. https://t.co/WBuDXt8k7V
Liberal leader Peter Dutton has called on the Prime Minister to directly address accusations he lied about being asked to give a speech at a DV rally on Sunday, saying he needed to stop the saga from becoming an ongoing distraction from the issue of gendered violence.…
With gendered & domestic violence at crisis point we must take meaningful action to drive change. The HOR crossbench have written to the PM outlining immediate & long term actions to address this national crisis. 🔗 to letter: https://t.co/hwknTXLz3b #auspol #enoughisenough https://t.co/bwdjxBGxoe
Australia needs an immediate $145 million package to support domestic and family violence services, says Domestic Violence NSW CEO Delia Donovan. https://t.co/KjpEE0ZZ94
The mother of a woman allegedly murdered by a former partner demands criminal justice reform in an emotional Q+A discussion. Watch the latest Q+A on iview. https://t.co/imYrq0MreM
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has called for Anthony Albanese to apologise after the Prime Minister was labelled a liar and copped heavy criticism in the wake of a rally outside Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday. https://t.co/IRKLX3zLcr
Anthony Albanese – whose party spent years attacking Scott Morrison over misogyny – has been hit by a political karma bus and reality check. Have your say: https://t.co/SSg6U1qQef https://t.co/Tbj03nBvbO
Rallies calling for an end to violence against women have been held across Australia in recent days. Here’s how to spot potential signs of domestic violence, and support those who may be experiencing it. Read more: https://t.co/1SbNquYbs7 https://t.co/1RpsCRdo9m
Domestic violence advocates have pleaded for people to focus on policy changes to prevent violence against women rather than Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s controversial comments, as another woman was allegedly murdered in Western Australia. https://t.co/DVVMFBeCB8
Michelle Rowland has defended Anthony Albanese's appearance at an anti-domestic violence rally on Sunday after video emerged of his spat with the event's organiser, saying the Prime Minister's attendance was "important for a lot of people." https://t.co/YIDxWKcG6r
The PM is still copping it. Witnesses have criticised Anthony Albanese for his behaviour at a protest. We talk to Rhiannon and Ethan who were there… 🎧https://t.co/gqne2ni058🎧 https://t.co/8R5Y7xinq7
Anthony Albanese has fended off accusations of misogyny through his treatment of the woman who organised a rally against gendered violence, ahead of a national cabinet meeting that will focus on combating a spate of female killings. What's your view? https://t.co/mzoizaDJBJ https://t.co/a1Hri8BMTl
The alleged violent robbery and bashing of Perth grandmother Ninette Simons by a freed immigration detainee who previously breached his curfew has heaped pressure on Anthony Albanese to fast-track preventative detention orders and strengthen public safety: https://t.co/al8PP78yLL https://t.co/YsySIXzTyP
‘Do you want me to speak or not? I am the prime minister’: Albanese caught on film https://t.co/STKc2VzmrF
'Lying' Aussie PM refuses to back down after tearful allegation Australian Prime Minister dismisses accusations of lying at a rally against violence towards women where he left a young female organiser in tears. https://t.co/unKZlG3LV4
New footage has emerged from the domestic violence rally in Canberra showing Anthony Albanese telling demonstration organiser Sarah Williams "do you want me to speak or not? I'm the Prime Minister". https://t.co/Yq3M1s5RIG
Anthony Albanese was filmed at Sunday’s Canberra domestic violence rally asking the organiser whether she wanted him to speak or not, saying “I am the prime minister” before stepping up to take the microphone. https://t.co/hmQaMbTzO0
#BREAKING 🚨 Video just published by the ABC shows Anthony Albanese telling Sarah Williams: “Do you want me to speak or not? I’m the Prime Minister.” #6NewsAU | https://t.co/eU0kSSqP9E https://t.co/prHAdnOSNa
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to speak at the No More rally in Canberra led to a tense moment, with event organiser Sarah Williams claiming he lied about the speaking arrangements. Read more: https://t.co/RxueQQD0al https://t.co/amWaKJJS6W
Australian Prime Minister dismisses accusations of lying at a rally against violence towards women where he left a young female organiser in tears. MORE: https://t.co/4PFHFC1VHG https://t.co/GbfUq67cak
'had been released from immigration detention last November as part of a controversial High Court ruling.' Detainee released in High Court ruling stands accused of violent home invasion https://t.co/SN9ffvhgrt
The organiser of the weekend’s domestic violence rallies, Sarah Williams, has accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of lying when he got up to speak. https://t.co/SFemnN8LHY
Erin Molan has a message for all the women “suffering in silence,” as thousands protest against Australia’s DV crisis. READ MORE: https://t.co/kn5VUtGb3h https://t.co/kT2aJrR4Ye
Australian prime minister describes domestic violence as a 'national crisis' after protests https://t.co/0qxrihxsZB
Anthony Albanese could be in some strife. He’s been accused of making an extraordinary comment at a violence against women rally. He’s accused of saying “I’m the Prime Minister, I run this country”. Listen to the bombshell claim HERE. 🎧https://t.co/AfryTxGdb5🎧 https://t.co/vcHhpJmlKS
🚨 'Lying' Aussie PM refuses to back down after tearful allegation Australian Prime Minister dismisses accusations of lying at a rally against violence towards women where he left a young female organiser in tears. https://t.co/4PFHFC2txe
WATCH: Albanese is asked: “Have you tried to reach out to Sarah Williams after what happened?” Albanese: “I wish Sarah well. I wish Sarah well, she did very well in organising the rallies as did everyone there” He does not answer the question #6NewsAU | https://t.co/eU0kSSqP9E https://t.co/0OsKVB6QlA
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told attendees at a march against domestic violence his government "must do better", adding violence is "a problem of our entire society" and it requires men to change their behaviour.https://t.co/Hv3yN6l5kW
A domestic violence advocacy group has called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to declare violence against women as a “national emergency”. https://t.co/bUSGbnptqG
Australians protest against violence against women after shopping centre rampage https://t.co/6ZRydSaXj5
Australians protest violence against women after shopping centre rampage https://t.co/W5fVEvvjrB
Federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the government believes it needs to "get on with the job" of implementing the national plan to end violence against women, agreed by national cabinet in 2022. https://t.co/57wyz6kstv