Domestic violence must not be normalised, says advocate after woman found dead in Perth
Quick Look
- Advocate Lim urged careful support for domestic violence victims, prioritising safety, after paramedics found Tan unresponsive at a Taree Street home in Perth's southeastern suburbs on August 26.
- Tan was taken to Royal Perth Hospital and pronounced dead.
- Lim stated domestic violence is a serious form of violence that cannot be normalised.
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Why It Matters
Domestic violence remains a serious issue in Australia, with advocates urging victims to seek help and emphasising that abuse should not be hidden or endured alone.
Lim said support should be given carefully, prioritising the victim’s safety, as this could be crucial in helping someone seek protection.
She said domestic violence was not a private matter that should be hidden or endured alone.
“It is a serious form of violence and cannot be normalised under any circumstances,” she said in a statement on Thursday.
Australian media reported that paramedics found Tan unresponsive at a house in Taree Street in St James, in Perth’s southeastern suburbs on August 26.
She was taken to Royal Perth Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Open Questions
- What was the relationship between Lim and Tan?
- Were there any prior reports of domestic violence involving Tan?
- Has anyone been charged in connection with Tan's death?
