The treasurer said addressing the root causes of gendered violence, from housing security to online misogyny, remains a government priority.
Jim Chalmers said the government had chosen to boost resourcing for family and domestic violence services rather than commit to a national inquiry.
The Australian treasurer cited online misogyny among the drivers of domestic violence as separately Senator Andrew Bragg floated letting people use superannuation to help secure mortgages.
A senior Coalition figure said a proposal to let Australians use superannuation to secure mortgages is not official party policy, as the treasurer defended the government's approach to funding efforts against domestic violence.