Australian media joins domestic violence round table discussion with Rosie Batty

Representatives from Australia’s media have taken part in a round table discussion with Australian of the Year Rosie Batty as part of a drive to help tackle the issue of domestic violence.

The release:

Australia’s media sector today reaffirmed its commitment to the responsible reporting of domestic violence in a round table co-chaired by the Minister for Communications and the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women.

The roundtable included Australian of the Year, Ms Rosie Batty, and Chair of the Council of Australian Governments Advisory Panel on Reducing Violence against Women and their Children, Mr Ken Lay APM, along with leading representatives and practitioners from Australia’s television, radio, print and online media sectors.