australian of the year

DV campaigner: ‘Why is the Onus on the Woman?’

THE murder of schoolboy Luke Batty last year shocked a nation. His mum, Rosie, talks to APN Newsdesk about why she has spent the past year lobbying for changes to our attitudes towards and responses to family violence, and why she is supporting our campaign. CALL her what you like - Australian of the Year, [...]

Australian of the Year: Rosie Batty Awarded Top Honour for Efforts to Stop Family Violence

Rosie Batty has been named Australian of the Year for her campaign against family violence in an award ceremony that saw four women take the nation's top Australia Day honours for the first time in history. Ms Batty rose above her personal tragedy and the great loss of her 11-year-old-son, Luke, who was murdered by [...]

Domestic Violence Funding in NSW

Rosie Batty's elevation to Australian of the Year has intensified pressure on the NSW government, two months from an election, to overhaul its approach to tackling the "serious epidemic" of domestic violence. Buoyed by Ms Batty's calls for stronger leadership and increased funding to cut family violence rates, Domestic Violence NSW will demand an extra [...]

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