Politics Now Is Labor tackling gendered violence?
Jan 30, 2026
Claudia Long, ABC political reporter who covers gendered violence and policy, breaks down the national 10-year blueprint. She discusses the 2024 homicide spike and rapid review. She outlines calls for a national watchdog, funding pressures, the manosphere’s impact on youth violence, and the challenges of cross-jurisdictional coordination.
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Ten-Year National Plan Laid Out
- The federal government launched a 10-year national plan to end violence against women and children and framed four priority areas.
- The plan focuses on prevention, early intervention, response and long-term recovery for victim-survivors.
Rapid Review Recommendations Largely Unimplemented
- A rapid review after a 2024 spike produced recommendations but many are not yet implemented.
- States, territories and the Commonwealth vary in acting on those recommendations, causing patchy progress.
Establish A National Watchdog
- Create a national watchdog to coordinate implementation and track recommendations across jurisdictions.
- Track funding and progress to prevent recommendations from 'gathering dust' as happens now.