CNN —As Australian women push for action on domestic violence – a problem described by the country’s prime minister as a “national crisis” – one state has appointed a special official charged with improving men’s behavior.
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan announced Wednesday that state MP Tim Richardson would serve as the inaugural Parliamentary Secretary for Men’s Behavior Change – the first position of its kind in the country.
Richardson said he would focus on the influence the internet and social media have on male attitudes towards women, and on building respectful relationships.
Last year, 64 women were murdered, the group said.
Women should not be responsible for ending violence against women,” he said at the time.
Persons:
Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan, Tim Richardson, Richardson, ” Richardson, couldn’t, ”, Tarang Chawla, Niki, Nikita Chawla, Jane Hume, Anthony Albanese
Organizations:
CNN, Victoria Premier, Police, Liberal Party, Victoria, Sky News
Locations:
Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Bondi, Sydney