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Geelong joins national protests against gendered violence

April 29, 2024 7:47 am in by Andrew Johnston
Thousands protested in Geelong yesterday morning. (IMAGE: Lincoln Holmes)

Huge crowds in Geelong have said enough is enough to violence against women.

Around 2000 took part in the march in Geelong on Sunday morning, as protests were held nation wide against gendered violence.

This year more than 30 women have allegedly been killed at the hands of men nationally.

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nationally, responses are growing to the situation.

National cabinet will meet this week with the focus on men’s violence against women.

Anthony Albanese says the focus should be on stopping violence in the first place.

“We need to change the culture,” he said at a rally.

“We need to change attitudes, we need to change the legal system.

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“We need to change the approach by all governments.”

Domestic violence campaigner Phil Cleary – who’s sister was murdered by an ex-boyfriend in 1987 – wants a national apology from the PM related to violence against women.

“It becomes a very symbolic moment,” he said.

“It tells a story, and no man can hide from that. Then, we proceed to develop serious strategies across the community.

“We need an office for the safety of women in every municipality where women can go to seek help.”

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