Australians urge stricter laws on violence against women after spate of killings
Sydney, Australia - Australians are calling for stricter laws on violence against women after a spate of high-profile killings in recent weeks.
In the past month, three women have been killed by their current or former partners in Australia. The victims include Eurydice Dixon, a 22-year-old comedian who was raped and murdered in Melbourne; Hannah Clarke, a 31-year-old mother of three who was burned alive in her car by her estranged husband; and Doreen Langham, a 49-year-old grandmother who was stabbed to death in her home by her ex-boyfriend.
These killings have sparked outrage and grief across Australia, and have led to renewed calls for stricter laws on violence against women.
"We need to send a clear message that violence against women will not be tolerated," said Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. "We need to do more to protect women and to hold perpetrators to account."
One of the key demands from campaigners is for tougher bail conditions for men who are charged with domestic violence offences. Currently, many men who are charged with domestic violence are released on bail, even if they have a history of violence.
Campaigners say that this needs to change, and that men who are charged with domestic violence should only be released on bail in exceptional circumstances.
Another key demand is for more funding for domestic violence services. These services provide vital support to women who are experiencing violence, and they need to be properly funded in order to meet the growing demand.
The Australian government has announced a $150 million package to tackle violence against women. The package includes funding for new domestic violence shelters, crisis support services, and perpetrator intervention programs.
However, campaigners say that this is not enough, and that the government needs to do more to address the root causes of violence against women.
"We need to change the culture that allows violence against women to happen," said Jenny Morrison, the wife of the Prime Minister. "We need to teach our boys and men that violence is never acceptable."
The spate of killings of women in Australia has shocked and angered the nation. Australians are demanding stricter laws and more support for victims of violence. The government has announced some new measures, but campaigners say that more needs to be done to address the root causes of violence against women.
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