Australian Leaders Convene Emergency Meeting Amid Nationwide Protests Against Men's Violence Against Women

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior ministers attended rallies nationwide, but stopped short of announcing new policies or funding to address gendered violence. The prime minister emphasized the need for a shift in public attitudes towards the issue. Protesters demanded stronger criminal laws and closed city streets with a march. The rallies were sparked by a wave of violence against women, with one woman killed every four days this year, according to government statistics.