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Rosie Batty's Biography
Family violence campaigner Rosie Batty is
the 2015 Australian of the Year and the Pride of Australia’s National Courage
Medal recipient. Rosie is a leader in the crusade against domestic violence and
has turned her personal tragedy into a fight to help others.
Rosie’s name became synonymous with the
words courage and resilience. Only hours after her son’s life was tragically
taken, Rosie gave voice to many thousands of victims of domestic violence who
had until then remained unheard. Rosie Batty rose above her personal tragedy
and the great loss of her 11 year old son, Luke, who was the victim of domestic
violence at the hands of his father in a very public assault.
Rosie’s ability to articulate the train of
events that had led to this tragedy, has demonstrated the wider implications of
her experience. She showed that the system isn’t working to ensure the safety
of those who find themselves in these circumstances; that family violence can
happen to anyone.
The then Victorian Police Chief Commissioner,
Ken Lay, praised Rosie as the most “remarkable victim” he has ever met and
commented that Rosie has put domestic violence on the national agenda. The
Commonwealth Government recently launched the Second Action Plan and has
allocated more than $100 million over the next four years to Reduce Violence
against Women and their Children.
Rosie now champions efforts in the fight
against domestic violence; her public speaking appearances are a remarkable
story of resilience and courage and they shine a spotlight on the issue and
call for systemic changes. Rosie’s incredible strength and selfless efforts are
an inspiration to many people.