The tragic deaths of a woman and her two children in south-west Sydney have reignited the debate over femicide in Australia. A 47-year-old man has been charged with their murders, prompting calls from advocates like Sherele Moody, founder of Australian Femicide Watch, for a royal commission to investigate systemic failures leading to such violence. Moody argues that the commission would provide a platform for victims' families and highlight the urgent need for adequate funding and reform in the legal and policing systems. Despite over 93,000 signatures on a petition for a royal commission, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed the idea, asserting that the government is already taking significant steps, including a $4.4 billion investment in initiatives to combat gendered violence. However, critics, including National Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin, argue that the focus should be on immediate action rather than further reviews. Support for a royal commission is growing among some parliamentarians, who believe it could elevate the issue of femicide and domestic violence to national prominence, especially as statistics show a surge in high-risk referrals related to domestic violence. The ongoing discussion reflects a broader societal struggle to effectively address and reduce violence against women in Australia.