Program and Speakers

The Summit included keynote addresses, panel discussions and closed roundtables focused on issues affecting women’s safety, including violence prevention, technology and abuse, coercive control, policing and justice, sexual violence, frontline service delivery and innovation, violence experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, service delivery in rural and remote areas, and strengthening partnerships with the private sector to prevent and reduce violence.

Public presentations and panel discussions took place on 6 and 7 September and could be watched by anyone in Australia via the live-stream.

Recordings and transcripts are now available.

Please note that the content of these recordings may cause distress to some viewers. If you are affected, we encourage you to consider contacting one of the support organisations listed on the Support page.

The speakers and panelists represent a range of experts, advocates and service providers from across Australia.

The event MC and panel facilitator was Laura Jayes, Political Reporter and Anchor of AM Agenda at Sky News Australia.

See the program below or download a PDF.

Select a session to view speaker and panelist bios.

Acknowledgment of Country

EP Agency acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to Elders past, present and emerging.