The cruel choice facing Australian women in abusive relationships: violence or poverty. We’ll look at a groundbreaking study that lays bare the shocking extent of this crisis.
| | This week, a Q+A exclusive – the cruel choice facing Australian women in abusive relationships: violence or poverty. We’ll look at a groundbreaking study that lays bare the shocking extent of this crisis, and speak to lead researcher and trailblazing author Anne Summers, survivors, advocates and experts to hear what can be done to change the conversation. Dr Summers’ new report reveals some staggering insights – that 60 per cent of single mothers have experienced domestic violence, and majority of them are single mothers because of that violence. She says many of these women are forced to live in “policy-induced poverty” and says it’s time to change our thinking about what support we give to women who leave violent relationships. The numbers are heartbreaking: In 2016, 275,000 women had suffered physical or sexual violence from a current partner. Around 83,000 women left temporarily but returned for various reasons, including hoping their partner would change, but around 12,000 returned because they have no money or nowhere to go. Of those who left and took on the responsibility of caring not only for themselves but their children as well, three quarters left behind property or assets. Sixty per cent found they had cashflow problems, including not being able to pay their rent or energy bills on time. Incredibly, more than 17,000 women went without meals. A new National Plan to end violence against women and girls needs to be agreed, and Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says the new 10-year blueprint is a priority for the Labor government. Meanwhile, new Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke says legislating paid leave for domestic and family violence will be his first act when parliament resumes. Joining Virginia Trioli on the panel: Anne Summers, Lead researcher and trailblazing author Anne Aly, Labor Minister and survivor Jess Hill, Journalist and author Veronica Gorrie, Author and survivor Arman Abrahimzadeh, Anti-domestic violence campaigner Please submit a question via our website by 9am Thursday for the chance to ask the panel. Scroll down to watch Thursday's toughest question asked by Tryna Maher, who asked about the impact rising costs are having on single-income families. 👇 Watch Q+A Thursday at 8.30pm on ABC TV, streamed live 8.30pm AEST on ABC iview or on our website. |
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| Anne Summers is the lead researcher on a groundbreaking new study that lays bare the shocking extent of the cruel choice facing Australian women in abusive relationships: violence or poverty. | MORE |
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Arman Abrahimzadeh has dedicated much of his life to campaigning against domestic violence, says that it’s crucial to speak to young people early and stop the cycle of abuse. | MORE |
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Veronica Gorrie's memoir, Black and Blue, was awarded one of Australia’s top literary prizes. It chronicles her experiences of domestic violence – and seeing the abuse from the other side as a former police officer. | MORE |
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The rising cost of living is a significant burden for families where one parent is a full-time carer. Tryna Maher asks, how can the needs of single-income families be met when the price of everyday essentials become overwhelming? | WATCH |
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| Should wages rise at the same rate of inflation? Minister for Skills and Training Brendan O'Connor says "a good economy can maintain a real wage increase for workers, provided productivity is rising". | WATCH |
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David Speers hosts Q+A from Werribee, as the panel discusses wages, skills shortages, and the cost of living in the outer suburbs of Australia. | WATCH |
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