The deaths of dozens of women in Australia have ignited days of rallies across the country.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined in and is calling the leaders of every state and territory to a national cabinet meeting on Wednesday to work out how to lower domestic violence rates.
There was a poignant reminder of what's at stake on Monday.
Hannah McGuire was laid to rest in Ballarat, Victoria. Her ex-boyfriend is accused of murdering the 21-year-old then dumping her body in a burnt-out car.
She is one of 27 alleged to have been killed at the hands of men in Australia this year.
Prime Minister Albanese called it a "national crisis" when he spoke at a rally in Canberra.
Advocates are demanding he goes further when the national cabinet meets on Wednesday - they want the Government to declare the violence against women a national emergency.
"We need to change the culture, we need to change attitudes, we need to change the legal system," Albanese said.
The national cabinet meeting will be held on the eve of Molly Ticehurst's funeral.
The 28-year-old was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend just two days after he was charged with other offences against her including rape and intimidation.
He was granted bail and 15 days later allegedly murdered Ticehurst.
Where to find help and support
- Shine (domestic violence) - 0508 744 633
- Women's Refuge - 0800 733 843 (0800 REFUGE)
- Need to Talk? - Call or text 1737
- What's Up - 0800 WHATS UP (0800 942 8787)
- Lifeline - 0800 543 354
- Youthline - 0800 376 633, text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz or online chat
- Samaritans - 0800 726 666
- Depression Helpline - 0800 111 757
- Suicide Crisis Helpline - 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)
- Shakti Community Council - 0800 742 584.
