# Why Australia Keeps Failing Women and Children | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-07-16T15:25:31+00:00
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## Resource

Another wave of horrific violence against women and children has struck Australia, with two women and two young girls allegedly murdered in just four days — a grim echo of earlier tragedies that reveal a systemic failure. Experts say we’re not lacking solutions — over a thousand recommendations already exist — but the real crisis is implementation. For 17 years, calls for action have fallen on deaf ears, with only 16% of state death review recommendations ever enacted. Politicians prefer flashy promises over the sustained, costly investment needed to tackle the deeply relational nature of domestic violence. Without genuine, long-term commitment to proven strategies, Australia remains trapped in a cycle of outrage and inaction, leaving communities reeling and families shattered. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d832b131338a05e6

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