Call it for what it is, murder and violent assault.
The terms ‘domestic violence’ or worse ‘DV’ appear to give this abhorrent situation some kind of special case connotation.
If men were doing this to other men would it be tolerated? Think again.
Platitudes, and announcements, throwing more money to various education programs have been tried – and are not working well or fast enough.
Let’s look at what does work and make a real difference in our society – consequences!
If a person breaks bail conditions or ignores an AVO (apprehended violence order) they should go on remand instantly until their court date. Build remand centres with the available money.
The one-punch laws and consequences have made a difference, high-speed chase laws have made a difference. Drink-driving consequences have made a difference as have speeding laws.
Do something fair dinkum please!
I am not a letter writer usually, but we need to: ‘Take arms against a sea of troubles, and by opposing, end them.’
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
