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The federal government is under intense pressure to act after some 100,000 protesters marched across Australia in a landmark moment for women s rights.
The March4Justice movement saw calls reverberate across capital cities for the government to stand up against prevailing sexism, misogyny and gendered violence in Australia.
Advocates have now called for a national summit to be held to set the stage for this response, and have demanded that the government establish a new strategy to prevent violence against women.
Thousands gather during the Women s March 4 Justice in Sydney.
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Women’s Legal Service Queensland chief executive Angela Lynch said the government needed to respond with concrete action to address the concerns being raised.