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One woman in six is a victim of violence from a partner

Domestic violence report sizes up the issue

Domestic violence report sizes up the issue Source: AAP

An estimated one in six Australian women is a victim of physical or sexual violence by a current or former partner, while, for men, the figure is one in 16.


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By Peggy Giakoumelos

Presented by Matt Connellan

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An estimated one in six Australian women is a victim of physical or sexual violence by a current or former partner, while, for men, the figure is one in 16.



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