DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ON THE AGENDA
New Minister for Women Michaelia Cash (L) is congratulated is congratulated by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove (R) during the new cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra on September 21. Australia on Thursday announced a broad initiative to combat the spread of domestic violence, which new PM Malcolm Turnbull called a “national disgrace.” AFP PHOTO
New Minister for Women Michaelia Cash (L) is congratulated is congratulated by Governor-General Peter Cosgrove (R) during the new cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra on September 21. Australia on Thursday announced a broad initiative to combat the spread of domestic violence, which new PM Malcolm Turnbull called a “national disgrace.” AFP PHOTO
SYDNEY: Australia Thursday warned US rapper Chris Brown could be denied a visa for an upcoming tour because of his criminal record, as it unveiled an A$100 million (US$70 million) package to end the “national disgrace” of domestic violence.