Do we need a domestic violence royal commission?
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Seventeen years ago, the national council to reduce violence against women and their children titled their landmark blueprint for reform: “time for action”. Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTube and hit the bell to see new videos ► https://www.youtube.com/@guardianaustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Last week the country was once again horrified by the alleged murders of two women and two children in four days. Calls for a royal commission have been growing, but some experts feel that it’s not fact finding we need, but better oversight to ensure all levels of government do the grunt work required to actually make change happen. Matilda Boseley speaks with policy expert Katherine Berney and Guardian Australia reporter Ben Smee. In Australia, domestic and family violence counselling is available from Full Stop Australia on 1800 385 578. In the UK, call the national domestic abuse helpline on 0808 2000 247, or visit Women’s Aid. In the US, the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE
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