Before we call it a ‘crisis,’ what is the true situation behind domestic violence?

Understanding that there is no crisis will lead to saner policy outcomes while asserting there is one can even lead to policy paralysis.

Fourth, stop treating it as though it is a problem of gender. It only confuses and misdirects, and ultimately alienates the men you are trying to reach, at the same time as assuring the women of Australia that there is nothing they can do about it.

Fifth, spend some money studying the countries that do better than us.

Sixth, don't go to rallies where people demand that "something must be done" unless you are prepared to refuse them.

Action for the sake of action is an abuse of the political process.