Figures showing violence against women and children in Australia paint a picture grim picture. Angela Lynch says new changes to the Family Law Act might make life safer for families living in dangerous households.

According to the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and Children, at least 1 in 3 women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15 years and almost 1 in 5 sexual violence? The fact that these numbers are so high is a real indictment on our society.