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Rising Rates of Family and Sexual Violence in Australia

Updated 2026-10-13 15:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Researchers warn that rates of family and sexual violence against Australian children have risen sharply. The study attributes the increase to factors like income inequality.

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The Guardian
Study authors say increase cannot be attributed to any one factor and list income inequality and growing awareness as other likely reasonsGet our breaking news email, f
2026-10-13 15:00 UTC
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