In making this submission, Our Watch emphasises the importance of the Commonwealth Government engaging appropriately with people and organisations which represent with lived experience of gendered violence and other forms of structural oppression and discrimination to inform the development of the National Strategy.

Structuring the National Strategy in a way that provides a clear blueprint for action, including goals and specific concrete actions, will be an important part of its success in guiding change.

In this discussion paper, Our Watch makes suggestions for inclusions to the National Strategy.