Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has issued a powerful plea to the nation, urging Australians to 'maintain the rage' over the shocking number of women killed in acts of domestic violence this year.
A Heartbreaking Tribute in Parliament
The emotional call to action came during a parliamentary session ahead of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The motion to end family and domestic violence was introduced by Labor MP Sharon Claydon, who delivered a devastatingly personal address.
In a deeply moving moment, Claydon read aloud the names of the 74 Australian women who have lost their lives to violence in 2024. She expressed her profound hope that this annual reading would one day become unnecessary, stating, 'Every year I read this list in the hope it will be the last, heartbreakingly that day has not yet come.'
A Cross-Party Call for Action
The parliamentary response saw rare cross-party unity, with Liberal MP Aaron Violi also addressing the chamber. He specifically called upon his male colleagues to actively participate in becoming part of the solution to end violence against women.
Sussan Ley's powerful question – 'how do we maintain the rage?' – resonates as a central theme, challenging the nation to transform grief and anger into sustained action against this national crisis.
The discussion follows Guardian Australia's ongoing investigation into domestic violence, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive policy responses and societal change to protect women's lives across the country.
