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

One in five women sought advice or support from a GP after being assaulted by a male partner

One in five women sought advice or support from a GP after being assaulted by a male partner Source: Getty

Financial stress, unemployment, disability and poor health are all factors in domestic violence, new analysis of Australian statistics shows.


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By Lucy Murray

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Financial stress, unemployment, disability and poor health are all factors in domestic violence, new analysis of Australian statistics shows.



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