House debates

Monday, 23 November 2009

Private Members’ Business

White Ribbon Day

Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Oakeshott:

That the House:

(1)
recognises that Wednesday 25 November 2009 is the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women which is symbolised by the wearing of a White Ribbon;
(2)
calls on all men to actively participate in White Ribbon Day and speak out against violence against women;
(3)
recognises and applauds the recent work of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD), to which the Australian Parliamentary Group on Population and Development is a member, for the establishment of the AFPPD Standing Committee of Male Parliamentarians on Prevention of Violence against Women and Girls on 7 September 2009;
(4)
acknowledges that the establishment of the AFPPD Committee is a significant step in bringing together male parliamentarians from across Asia as role models and outspoken activists for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls;
(5)
notes that one in three Australian women will experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime; and
(6)
acknowledges that gender based violence costs the Australian economy over $15.1 billion each year, including health, work absenteeism, police and court related costs.

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