The Scale of Domestic Violence in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory faces a significant and alarming prevalence of domestic violence, particularly against Aboriginal women. Recent reports reveal a harrowing statistic: eight Aboriginal women have died due to domestic violence since June of the current year alone. This stark reality highlights a systemic failure within the community, with calls for urgent action from authorities remaining unheeded. The coroner's comprehensive findings give voice to the grief of families impacted by these preventable deaths, emphasizing the need for societal acknowledgment and immediate intervention.