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Local man Gordon Leonard (25) says male on female violence can be easily avoidable if our nation’s women take care of themselves and don’t end up in situations where they might be vulnerable.

The South Betoota-based Joe Rogan-enthusiast says he shares the same concerns as everyone when it comes to the rates of assault, harassment and murder of women in Australia.

“It’s not rocket science. If it’s dark, take a cab” he says.

“If the bloke in the lift looks like a creep, take the stairs alone”

In the days since a tragic incident in Melbourne sparked a national debate over the safety of women in our country, Gordon says that the statistics he’s been reading are alarming.

“I hope my sisters are smart enough to avoid going anywhere near caucasian middle-class men between the ages of 18-60 after 6pm”

Gordon’s comments come after Victorian Police urged women to stay alert while walking alone at night in a series of official statements throughout week.

“…just make sure you have situational awareness, that you’re aware of your surroundings,” said Local Superintendent David Clayton.

“If you’ve got a mobile phone carry it and if you’ve got any concerns, call police,” he said.

Without really giving the issue much thought, local man Gordon is siding with nation’s law enforcement authorities, by indirectly suggesting it is the the responsibility of women to not get assaulted by men in day-to-day life.

“I just think women can do a bit more to avoid danger” says the man who passed out halfway through a medium meatlovers pizza in the back car park behind his local pub after watching the Rooster V Panthers over the weekend with some mates.

“Women need to be more careful” he says, oblivious to the fact that a taxi nearly ran over him at 10pm on Friday night, before some local street kids went through his wallet.

“It’s common sense”