Tasmania in announcing plans to roll out “respectful relationship” education in primary and secondary schools in an effort to curb gender-based violence. How far can such classroom lessons go in ending violence against women? Introducing classes for prep to year 10 students that challenge attitudes contributing to violence against women is a significant, much-needed and welcome initiative. In launching the program, the state government is not only bringing Victoria up to speed with other Australian states but also with countries such as the UK, where lessons on gender equality and the prevention of gendered violence have been a mandatory part of school curriculum nationwide for a number of years.

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