Is Labor tackling gendered violence?
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Is Labor tackling gendered violence?

26:00 Jan 30, 2026
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In 2022, the Albanese Government joined its state and territory counterparts to commit to ending violence against women and children in a generation.But while Labor says they've made ending violence a key priority, with more than $4 billion for women's safety initiatives, where are things four years on?And with a wraparound approach needed to counter the issue, is a national watchdog urgently needed to ensure recommendations are actually implemented?Claudia Long joins Patricia Karvelas for this special edition of Politics Now.Got a burning question?Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.auFamily and domestic violence support:1800 Respect national helpline:1800 737 732Women's Crisis Line:1800 811 811Men's Referral Service:1300 766 491Lifeline (24 hour crisis line):131 114Relationships Australia:1300 364 277NSW Domestic Violence Line:1800 656 463Qld DV Connect Womensline:1800 811 811Vic Safe Steps crisis response line:1800 015 188ACT 24/7 Crisis Line:(02) 6280 0900Tas Family Violence Counselling and Support Service:1800 608 122SA Domestic Violence Crisis Line:1800 800 098WA Women's Domestic Violence 24h Helpline:1800 007 339NT Domestic violence helpline:1800 737 732
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