Australia news live: sex discrimination commissioner condemns Hanson’s DV comments; Macquarie CEO announces retirement

New figures point to a stubborn gap in Australia's fight against domestic violence. The Guardian reports that self-reported domestic violence incidents in New South Wales have declined, a measure researchers say reflects underlying levels of violence in the community rather than just what reaches police. Yet over the past eight years, the number of women and children murdered or hospitalized in domestic and family violence incidents has not significantly fallen. The Guardian notes there's a strong public perception that violence against women is rising, driven by more police-recorded incidents, heightened media attention, and greater awareness — even as the community data suggests it may be trending down.

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