That's the response Glen Innes mayor gave when asked, as a woman in local government leadership, what she thought of the sweeping March4Justice movement.

"In Glen we've had terrible domestic violence problems in the past, even if they are improving a bit now, but even within all workforces, there is that attitude, that general lack of respect for women.

"I've got my own personal stories, as has everyone."

Her family and close friends were joined by a "strong contingent" of Glen residents in attending the march in Armidale, raising their voices on her behalf as she was unable to go.

She said it would've been great for Prime Minister Scott Morrison to show some support for the movement, saying that behaviour from a leader was "very disappointing."

"We need to have respect and equality in the workplace, and there is a definite problem there with the Liberal Party and their attitude with what's happened in Canberra," she said.

"I am concerned about it. Being the first women in a very conservative council I've had my own issues to deal with."

No one should stand by and let unacceptable behaviour go unnoticed, unchallenged, and unhindered, she said, while encouraging those women who have been abused to know there was always someone to talk to.

"We have to call it out when it happens and keep on keeping on, showing the young women and young men ... that we are all being respectful, treating each other as equals, and now pay heed to those who don't do that. Call them out and say it's not acceptable.

"My message: you're not alone, there are people out there that can help."