Major Step Towards Federal Strategy on Stopping Violence Against Women

Women hold signs referencing action against domestic violence during the Sydney International Women's Day march in Sydney, Australia, on March 7, 2020. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images

A major step toward creating safe environments for women has been taken by state, territory and federal leaders.

The draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children has been supported by ministers at all levels of government, with the final version to be released in October.