The Silent Hell of Domestic Violence in Australia

Rosie Batty with her deceased son Luke

Rosie Batty with her deceased son Luke

It's the silent hell that kills one woman every week and injures hundreds of thousands more across Australia. Domestic violence is the most common type of violence against women and one which will be examined as Victorian woman Rosie Batty fronts an inquest into her son's death this week. And as we cover in this report, Ms Batty is not alone in seeking change.



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