Do we need a royal commission into violence against women?
June 3, 2026
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Episode 1937 · June 3, 2026
Do we need a royal commission into violence against women?
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<p>29 women have been killed in Australia so far this year - most allegedly by their intimate partner. Their names sometimes hit the headlines, but often not. And even then, the outrage seldom lasts. </p> <p>We’ve known for a long time that Australia has a problem with violence against women. Little seems to work to change the statistics. For some advocates - a Royal Commission is the only chance at making a difference. </p> <p>A petition calling for that - now sits at more than 110-thousand signatures. </p> <p>Today, writer and advocate Jess Hill on whether it will ever happen, and what it could achieve, if it did. </p> <p> </p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Writer and advocate, Jess Hill</p> <p><strong>Photo: </strong>Ye Myo Khant / SOPA Images/Sipa USA </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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