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Report reveals an estimated 1 in 6 adult women had experienced violence by a partner

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Sad woman with hands on her face leaning on wall Source: Getty images

Seven in ten women abused by their partners choose not to leave - despite some experiencing shocking violence. That's according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It analysis found about half wished to go, but felt they were unable - some because they couldn't afford it.



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