Australia is in the grip of a domestic violence crisis. 31 women have been murdered in alleged family violence incidents already this year. But 43% of Australians still don't know where they could get help if they needed it. Yet so far this year just 8% of media stories run about domestic violence have included contact details for 1800 RESPECT - the 24/7 national hotline service for people affected by domestic violence.
During her National Press Club address Rosie Batty urged all news outlets to include 1800 RESPECT in any articles they write about domestic violence. In the weeks that followed, thousands of Fair Agenda members have amplified that call, and Fair Agenda has written to key media outlets to find out if they are committed to including 1800 RESPECT in stories they run about domestic violence.
Here’s what they've said:
Print outlets
|
Outlet |
Committed to including 1800 RESPECT? |
Contact details |
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Sydney Morning Herald |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment Twitter: @SMH |
|
The Age |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @TheAge |
|
The Guardian |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @GuardianAus |
|
The Saturday Paper |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @SatPaper |
|
The Monthly |
Includes where considered appropriate |
Twitter: @TheMonthly Email: [email protected] |
|
The Australian |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @Australian Email: [email protected] |
|
The Herald Sun |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @TheHeraldSun Email: [email protected] |
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The Daily Telegraph |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @DailyTelegraph Email: [email protected] |
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The Courier Mail |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @CourierMail Email: [email protected] |
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Brisbane Times |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @BrisbaneTimes Reader feedback here |
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The Canberra Times |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @CanberraTimes Reader feedback here |
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The Adelaide Advertiser |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @TheTiser Email: [email protected] |
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The West Australian |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @TheWest_com_au Email: [email protected] |
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The Mercury |
Runs 1800 RESPECT in the paper daily, with local service contacts included in stories. |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @TheMercuryComAu |
|
The Examiner |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @ExaminerOnline Email: [email protected] |
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The NT News |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @TheNTNews Email: [email protected] |
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The Weekly Times |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @TheWeeklyTimes Email: [email protected] |
TV Outlets
|
Outlet |
Committed to including 1800 RESPECT? |
Contact details |
|
ABC News |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @ABCNews |
|
Channel 10 News |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @ChannelTenNews |
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Channel 9 News |
Yet to respond |
Twitter: @Y7News |
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Channel 7 News |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @9NewsAus |
|
Sky News |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @SkyNewsAust |
|
SBS News |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @SBSNews |
Online Outlets
|
Outlet |
Committed to including 1800 RESPECT? |
Contact details |
|
Buzzfeed Oz |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @BuzzfeedOz |
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Mamamia |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @Mamamia |
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Crikey |
Yet to respond | Twitter: @Crikey_news |
|
Women's Agenda |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @WomensAgenda |
|
Junkee |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @JunkeeDotCom |
|
Pedestrian TV |
Yes |
Thank them for their commitment: Twitter: @PedestrianDaily |
Want to update your outlet's position? You can contact us at info[at]fairagenda.org.
If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au. In an emergency, call 000. For more information about a service in your state or local area download the DAISY App in the App store or Google Play.