Allegra Spender has also weighed into domestic, family and sexual violence policy and wants to see the recommendations from the Unlocking the Prevention Potential Report (the Rapid Review) – accelerating action to end domestic, family and sexual violence implemented.

The Rapid Review was released last August, but the government is yet to set a timetable for implementing its recommendations. 

Just last week another young woman, Claire Austin was killed.  Australian Femicide Watch, reports 22 Australian women have been killed this year, including Ms Austin.  

“Claire Austin died in our community, and people are reeling from this shocking loss.  

“Her death coincided with the first anniversary of the Bondi Junction attack where six people, including five women, tragically died.” 

Last year, the 6-person expert panel delivered the Rapid Review which outlined 21 recommendations covering a range of topics from youth programs, better data collection, and a primary prevention fund.