Australia's first national, evidence-based anti-domestic violence framework was launched at Parliament House on Tuesday.

At the launch, chair of anti-domestic violence group Our Watch, Natasha Stott Despoja, said the framework was also a world first, and that other countries were watching the Australian approach.

The launch of Changing the Story: a shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women and their children in Australia. From left, Chair of Our Watch, Natasha Stott Despoja, CEO of ANROWS Heather Nancarrow, and CEO of VicHealth Jerril Rechter. Credit:Jamila Toderas

"We now know what it will take to end violence against women and children in Australia. [The framework] shows us how," she said.

"We must begin with gender equality and respect."