This report examines the social policy issues surrounding domestic violence in Australia. It begins with an executive summary outlining the scope of the inquiry and its key findings, emphasizing the disproportionate impact on women and the need for policy improvements. The report explores the nature of domestic violence, its devastating effects, and existing social policies implemented to combat it. It identifies critical challenges, including low reporting rates, a lack of prevention-focused policies, insufficient community awareness, particularly in rural areas, a reliance on policies lacking strong evidence-based practices, and inadequate funding. The analysis reveals the shortcomings of current approaches and suggests several recommendations to address the identified issues. These include the need for improved evidence-based programs to enhance victim identification and measure policy impacts, ultimately aiming to inform future policy modifications. The report concludes by emphasizing the importance of these recommendations for the Australian government and policymakers to strengthen their efforts in eradicating domestic violence.
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