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Kate Fitz-Gibbon

Principal Consultant

Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon comments in media on the alleged killing of women in Australia throughout April

Principal consultant, Dr Kate Fitz-Gibbon has been interviewed several times over the last week in media coverage following the alleged killing of numerous women in Australia by men’s violence throughout April.

In an article by Natalie Brown (news.com.au) Dr Fitz-Gibbon stated:

It will take every member of the Australian community to play their part to drive down the prevalence of men’s violence against women. But it must begin with leadership that recognises and acts in a way that is commensurate with the scale of the problem.

As we approach the federal budget next month, the message from the community should be very clear: we need to see women’s safety prioritised, not submarines.

You can read the article here: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/prioritise-womens-safety-not-submarines-nations-plea-after-molly-ticehursts-alleged-murder/news-story/27f4f23543ed2c9a8efb7bb2e99e0213

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