'All women feel it': Four killed in alleged violence in less than two months in Qld

Four women have been killed in alleged domestic violence incidents in Queensland within a two-month period, sparking outrage and calls for action. Queensland Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Minister Amanda Camm described the killings as "abhorrent" and emphasized the need for a community-wide response to end domestic violence deaths.

The four victims are: a 27-year-old woman found dead in Logan, a 23-year-old pregnant woman found alongside her partner in Charleville, a mother of a baby boy killed in Toowoomba, and another mother of a baby who was allegedly shot on the Gold Coast. All four alleged perpetrators are former partners of the victims, and all have been charged with murder as a domestic violence offence.

Camm announced additional funding for domestic violence prevention services, highlighting the importance of improved system performance and early intervention. However, opposition leader Steven Miles criticized the government for hiding progress in response to the Women's Safety and Justice Taskforce's recommendations, which include creating a domestic violence offender registry and extending breach bail laws to adults.

DV Connect's CEO, Joanne Jessop, emphasized the need for more investment in prevention and early intervention, stating that each death is a tragedy and that working with people who use violence is crucial to improving safety.