Australia’s gender-based violence epidemic is making news around the world and it’s time for the nation to act, according to Jacqui Felgate.

27 women have been killed in acts of gender-based violence so far in 2024, prompting rallies around Australia over the weekend.

“This is a national crisis,” the 3AW Drive host said on Monday.

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“It’s a national shame – the number of women killed this year by men or their partners has made news right around the world. It is shameful.”