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West Australian
3 days ago
- Politics
- West Australian
Australia's Domestic Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin to address National Press Club
Australia's Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin will address the National Press Club alongside Australian Law Reform Commission president Justice Mordy Bromberg on Wednesday. The pair are expected to discuss a 12 month inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence which was tabled earlier this year and found justice systems have failed victim-survivors. It made 64 recommendations to improve their experiences and outcomes, including providing independent legal advisers or justice system 'navigators', creating safe places to disclose, and addressing barriers to engage with justice. During the Inquiry, the commission received 220 submissions from individuals and organisations, and undertook 126 consultations, involving more than 384 consultees. 'The justice system has a critical role to play in ending this harm by providing people who have experienced sexual violence with a safe, informed, and supported way of accessing justice; and by holding perpetrators of sexual violence to account,' Justice Bromberg said. Ms Cronin added: 'We must also recognise that rates of sexual violence are getting worse, and our response is not improving fast enough – it is one of the most harmful, under reported, and under prosecuted crimes'. 'Our shared goal under the National Plan is, and should be, to end domestic, family and sexual violence in one generation. 'This report helps us on that path, now we must act.' Their address comes after a report into men's violence against women released on Tuesday found mental ill health and poor father-son relationships are key factors that could contribute to the issue. The damning new research, which has surveyed more than 16,000 boys and men since 2013, found more than one third of Australian men admitted they've either scared or intimidated their own loved ones. Ms Cronin described that study as a 'world first' which provided important insight into the prevalence of intimate partner violence from the perspective of men's use. 'It's very important that we've got this longitudinal study. It also gives us some really good insights into where we should be looking to support,' she told ABC on Tuesday. 'I'm really hoping that this research will help to inform evidence-based, interventions that will reduce violence, that will help work and focus on what it is that we can do to stop domestic family and sexual violence. 'We need to understand, intervene and prevent men's use of violence because we know that 93 percent of the perpetrators of violence are men and boys. 'We need to be talking about men and boys and how we can support them. Are we at critical times in their lives when they're struggling? Where are all of the intervention points?' Ms Cronin added the study also showed the cost of delayed action: 'What we've seen in this study is an increase in prevalence in the period in the 10 years since it was first conducted'. 'Every next incidence (of violence) in which we haven't acted to protect has lifelong, often harmful impacts on the community and individuals,' she said.
Qatar Tribune
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar calls for collective actionto combat human trafficking
QNA Vienna The State of Qatar has emphasized that combating cross-border human trafficking requires a collective response based on partnership and coordination, with a well-distributed division of roles and responsibilities to ensure tangible and sustainable results on the ground. This came in a statement delivered by Qatar's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna, HE Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi, during the high-level Gulf event held on the sidelines of the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna, titled 'Enhancing cooperation between source and destination countries in preventing human trafficking'. In his remarks, he said that human trafficking is a crime that violates human dignity and exacerbates developmental, economic, and social challenges. 'This is not just a national issue but a global one, with severe consequences, particularly in less-developed countries or those suffering from humanitarian crises, describing it as a gross violation of human rights as enshrined in religious teachings and international conventions.' He added that from this perspective, Qatar has made combating this crime a national priority, in line with its National Vision 2030, which emphasizes social justice and the protection of all individuals from all forms of exploitation. The envoy explained that Qatar has translated this commitment into institutional and legislative actions, most notably the establishment of the National Committee For Counter Trafficking. This committee serves as the national coordinator for monitoring and preventing human trafficking in collaboration with relevant state authorities. It is also responsible for implementing a comprehensive national strategy, based on four main pillars: prevention, protection, prosecution, and international partnership. He noted that the committee recently launched its National Plan (2024–2026), which aims to unify national efforts across government institutions and civil society organizations to combat all forms and types of human trafficking. This initiative is rooted in Qatar's commitment to Islamic law, the constitution, and laws that prohibit any form of degradation of human dignity and emphasize respect for human rights. Al Hamadi also highlighted the committee's dedication to developing an effective system for protecting victims, including identifying and providing necessary support, establishing specialized shelters, training relevant personnel, and launching multilingual awareness campaigns targeting at-risk groups. He continued that believing that the fight against human trafficking can only succeed through cooperation between both source and destination countries, Qatar has placed special emphasis on building partnerships based on mutual respect, knowledge exchange, and the enhancement of best practices - particularly in cooperation with United Nations agencies and relevant entities. He reaffirmed that addressing this crime is inseparable from the sustainable development agenda, particularly Goal 8.7, which calls for the eradication of forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor in all its forms. He stressed that there can be no sustainable development without the protection of human rights, and no justice without safeguarding the most vulnerable from exploitation. He renewed Qatar's commitment to continue working with international partners to develop an effective collaborative approach that contributes to promoting justice, protecting human dignity, and building a safer, fairer world.
Qatar Tribune
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar affirms combating cross-border human trafficking requires collective response built on partnership, coordination
VIENNA: The State of Qatar has emphasized that combating cross-border human trafficking requires a collective response based on partnership and coordination, with a well-distributed division of roles and responsibilities to ensure tangible and sustainable results on the ground. This came in a statement delivered by Qatar's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and international organizations in Vienna HE Jassim Yacoub Al Hammadi, during the high-level Gulf side event held on the sidelines of the 34th session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Vienna, titled 'Enhancing cooperation between source and destination countries in preventing human trafficking'. In his remarks, the ambassador stated that human trafficking is a crime that violates human dignity and exacerbates developmental, economic, and social challenges. He highlighted that it is not just a national issue but a global one, with severe consequences, particularly in less-developed countries or those suffering from humanitarian crises, describing it as a gross violation of human rights as enshrined in religious teachings and international conventions. He added that from this perspective, Qatar has made combating this crime a national priority, in line with its National Vision 2030, which emphasizes social justice and the protection of all individuals from all forms of exploitation. He explained that Qatar has translated this commitment into institutional and legislative actions, most notably the establishment of the National Committee For Counter Trafficking. This committee serves as the national coordinator for monitoring and preventing human trafficking in collaboration with relevant state authorities. It is also responsible for implementing a comprehensive national strategy, based on four main pillars: prevention, protection, prosecution, and international partnership. He noted that the committee recently launched its National Plan (2024–2026), which aims to unify national efforts across government institutions and civil society organizations to combat all forms and types of human trafficking. This initiative is rooted in Qatar's commitment to Islamic law, the constitution, and laws that prohibit any form of degradation of human dignity and emphasize respect for human rights. Al Hamadi also highlighted the committee's dedication to developing an effective system for protecting victims, including identifying and providing necessary support, establishing specialized shelters, training relevant personnel, and launching multilingual awareness campaigns targeting at-risk groups. He continued that believing that the fight against human trafficking can only succeed through cooperation between both source and destination countries, Qatar has placed special emphasis on building partnerships based on mutual respect, knowledge exchange, and the enhancement of best practices - particularly in cooperation with United Nations agencies and relevant entities. He reaffirmed that addressing this crime is inseparable from the sustainable development agenda, particularly Goal 8.7, which calls for the eradication of forced labor, human trafficking, and child labor in all its forms. He stressed that there can be no sustainable development without the protection of human rights, and no justice without safeguarding the most vulnerable from exploitation. He renewed Qatar's commitment to continue working with international partners to develop an effective collaborative approach that contributes to promoting justice, protecting human dignity, and building a safer, fairer world.
Perth Now
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
‘Watch it': PM wants teens to see Adolescence
Anthony Albanese has encouraged all schools to use the Netflix show Adolescence as a resource to educate boys on gender violence, saying it is 'absolutely so important' young people watch the program. The acclaimed show depicts a family after their teenage son stabs a girl to death and the role social media played in the tragedy. The Prime Minister, campaigning in Roberston on the NSW Central Coast on Monday, singled out the program as he announced more funding to fight domestic violence. He said gendered and domestic violence were part of the reason for the government's social media ban preventing children under 16 from using platforms such as TikTok and X. Anthony Albanese is encouraging all schools to use the Netflix show Adolescence as a resource to teach teens on gendered violence. Netflix Credit: Netflix 'One of the reasons why the social media ban is important is that young people, at a very young age, when they're developing, are exposed to some pretty hateful stuff out there, the rise of misogyny,' Mr Albanese said He said he would encourage schools to show Adolescence to students, but wouldn't match a commitment made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make it free for schools. 'I encourage anyone to have a look at it. It's scary,' he said. 'These parents depicted not knowing what their young son, who they love, has engaged in. 'And there's a scene towards the end there where the father … says we thought he was safe. 'He was in his bedroom, we thought he was safe. 'Well, it's had tragic impact for him, but a worse impact for his victim and so this is something we need to have conversations about.' Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was announcing more funding for domestic and gendered violence during a campaign stop in the electorate of Robertson on the NSW Central Coast. Jason Edwards / NewsWire Credit: News Corp Australia Speaking more broadly on domestic violence, Mr Albanese said current efforts to reduce rates of gendered violence 'isn't working'. 'That's the truth. You know, we are not doing well enough as a society. This is a whole of society problem,' he said. 'Governments can take action, but it's whole of society problem. We need men as well to have conversations with each other, to call it out when they see unacceptable behaviour, to address it, have those conversations.' However he said he was encouraged by bipartisan support for tackling the issue, which includes the National Plan to end Violence Against Women and Children in a generation. He was asked directly about the death of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, who was killed by repeat domestic violence offender Adrian Torrens after a night out with her friends. Torrens was found dead at Silverwater Correctional Complex last week. Mr Albanese said Ms Griffin's death was 'tragic and horrific'. Audrey Griffin, 19, was killed by repeat domestic violence offender Adrian Torrens. Darci Tabone Credit: Supplied Her death led to an outpouring of grief on the Central Coast. NewsWire / Damian Shaw Credit: News Corp Australia 'My heart goes out to the family and the friends and loved ones of Audrey Griffin this announcement, of course, wouldn't have impacted on that,' he said. 'One death from violence against women is one too many, and this is just an enormous tragedy, and we continue to work through these issues. 'As I said before, this needs a whole of society response.' The Prime Minister visited community housing provider Pacific Link Housing to announce the Coast Women's and Children's Trauma Recovery Centre in East Gosford, a new $20m initiative to help victims of domestic and sexual violence. Just moments after Mr Albanese arrived for the media event, the Coalition also sent out a media release for the exact same $20m funding commitment. Mr Dutton said he was committed to addressing the scourge. 'As a former police officer who attended numerous domestic violence call-outs, I know the trauma and lifelong impacts that can occur as a result of these horrific crimes,' he said. 'A government I lead will be focused on delivering real change so that families, women and children are safer and we work toward reducing the impact of family and domestic violence.' Domestic Violence helplines
West Australian
28-04-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
Election 2025: Albanese urges teens to watch Netflix show Adolescence
Anthony Albanese has encouraged all schools to use the Netflix show Adolescence as a resource to educate boys on gender violence, saying it is 'absolutely so important' young people watch the program. The acclaimed show depicts a family after their teenage son stabs a girl to death and the role social media played in the tragedy. The Prime Minister, campaigning in Roberston on the NSW Central Coast on Monday, singled out the program as he announced more funding to fight domestic violence. He said gendered and domestic violence were part of the reason for the government's social media ban preventing children under 16 from using platforms such as TikTok and X. 'One of the reasons why the social media ban is important is that young people, at a very young age, when they're developing, are exposed to some pretty hateful stuff out there, the rise of misogyny,' Mr Albanese said He said he would encourage schools to show Adolescence to students, but wouldn't match a commitment made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to make it free for schools. 'I encourage anyone to have a look at it. It's scary,' he said. 'These parents depicted not knowing what their young son, who they love, has engaged in. 'And there's a scene towards the end there where the father … says we thought he was safe. 'He was in his bedroom, we thought he was safe. 'Well, it's had tragic impact for him, but a worse impact for his victim and so this is something we need to have conversations about.' Speaking more broadly on domestic violence, Mr Albanese said current efforts to reduce rates of gendered violence 'isn't working'. 'That's the truth. You know, we are not doing well enough as a society. This is a whole of society problem,' he said. 'Governments can take action, but it's whole of society problem. We need men as well to have conversations with each other, to call it out when they see unacceptable behaviour, to address it, have those conversations.' However he said he was encouraged by bipartisan support for tackling the issue, which includes the National Plan to end Violence Against Women and Children in a generation. He was asked directly about the death of 19-year-old Audrey Griffin, who was killed by repeat domestic violence offender Adrian Torrens after a night out with her friends. Torrens was found dead at Silverwater Correctional Complex last week. Mr Albanese said Ms Griffin's death was 'tragic and horrific'. 'My heart goes out to the family and the friends and loved ones of Audrey Griffin this announcement, of course, wouldn't have impacted on that,' he said. 'One death from violence against women is one too many, and this is just an enormous tragedy, and we continue to work through these issues. 'As I said before, this needs a whole of society response.' The Prime Minister visited community housing provider Pacific Link Housing to announce the Coast Women's and Children's Trauma Recovery Centre in East Gosford, a new $20m initiative to help victims of domestic and sexual violence. Just moments after Mr Albanese arrived for the media event, the Coalition also sent out a media release for the exact same $20m funding commitment. Mr Dutton said he was committed to addressing the scourge. 'As a former police officer who attended numerous domestic violence call-outs, I know the trauma and lifelong impacts that can occur as a result of these horrific crimes,' he said. 'A government I lead will be focused on delivering real change so that families, women and children are safer and we work toward reducing the impact of family and domestic violence.' Domestic Violence helplines
