“With Courage: South Australia’s vision beyond violence” – Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence was made public.

On Tuesday August 19th 2025 in South Australia, the Final Report “With Courage: South Australia’s vision beyond violence” of the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence was made public.

The National Council of Women of Australia stands in solidarity with the brave and generous survivors for sharing their experiences and we acknowledge the lives lost due to domestic violence whose stories and experiences we hope have been heard and learnings gained.

“The Commission handed down 136 recommendations today, with seven immediately committed to by the state government”.

“This includes: establishing a standalone ministerial portfolio to focus on domestic, family and sexual violence, establishing a government steward, developing a five-year statewide strategy and requiring KPIs for senior leadership committee staff that work in these areas.”

“The content is deeply moving and deeply troubling .. and at the heart of the Royal Commission” – Minister Katrine Hildyard MP

We acknowledge the work of Katrine Hildyard MP, Minister for Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence, the Office for Women in South Australia, the team in the Office for the Royal Commission into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence and all of the community voices that are included in this historic report.