Filicide, where children are killed by a parent, is in the spotlight

Doll thrown on the dirty floor.

Almost one child dies every fortnight at the hands of a parent in Australia. Source: Getty Images

There are up to 25 cases of filicide every year in Australia and while the cases can trigger outrage at the time, attention on the issue doesn't always last. That's why researchers want to change it.


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