‘Horrific’: decade-high number of women killed in December demands ‘serious investment’ in prevention

Experts say ‘year after year we see abuse ramp up in December’ and it’s up to men to stop gendered violence

A sharp rise in the number of women allegedly killed by men has prompted calls for greater investment in family and domestic violence prevention ahead of the dangerous Christmas period.

At least 10 women have been killed this month in Australia, more than three times the average rate of one woman per week.