Having been accused of lying by the organiser of a rally against male violence towards women, Anthony Albanese refused to confirm or deny the allegation in two TV interviews.
Twenty-five women have been allegedly killed in Australia at the hands of their partners or former partners so far this year, 11 more than this time last year.
Home Affairs Minister Clare O Neil and Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume joined Barr on Sunrise on Wednesday to discuss how to put an end to violence against women.
The former Liberal Party staffer turned activist shared a video from the Women s Agenda on Wednesday, which announced that rallies are to be held across the country this weekend.