Advocates say gender-based violence is being ignored during the election campaign.
Angela Lynch, executive officer of the Queensland Sexual Assault Network, told Radio National Breakfast that there has been silence.
"It sends a message to our community, because it hasn't been a priority, that it's really not a national priority as [previously] stated," she said.
Australia's two major political parties may be "resting on their commitment to the national plan", the domestic violence prevention advocate added.
While she said a national plan is important in providing "a blueprint for action", she underlined that it is "simply not enough".
"We know that the violence is increasing. We know that the reports of rape and sexual violence are increasing every year.
"Four women were killed last week in relation to gender-based violence.
"We really need to double down on our efforts … we need to find new solutions if we're going to end this in a generation, which both parties and all governments around Australia have promised."
Family and domestic violence support services:
If you need help immediately call emergency services on triple-0
Full Stop Australia: 1800 385 578
1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732
DV Connect Women's Line: 1800 811 811
13 YARN 13 92 76
Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800
Headspace: 1800 650 890
Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 13 11 14
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