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Australia's Sexual Assault Crisis: Urgent Need for Change
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month highlights a growing crisis in Australia, where support services are overwhelmed by a surge in cases. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that nearly ninety thousand people experienced sexual assault in 2024-2025, with over two million adults dealing with sexual violence since the age of fifteen. Survivors like Keelie McMahon and a twenty-seven-year-old rape victim are advocating for change, but the justice system often re-traumatizes them. The federal government recently allocated $291.7 million for family, domestic, and sexual violence services, but experts argue that dedicated sexual assault services are still underfunded. As advocates push for a comprehensive prevention framework, theres a pressing need to scale up services, address access gaps, and prevent further underinvestment in this critical area.
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