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Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations.

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Senator Fatima Payman Slams Alleged ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour From Male Parliamentary Colleague

"I told this colleague, 'Hey, I'm drawing a line, mate', and moved on to making a formal complaint."

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'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

Independent senator Fatima Payman has formally complained about a male colleague for sexually suggestive comments, urging others to stand up for themselves.

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Brittany Higgins slams anti-discrimination law pause

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has blasted a state's decision to pause landmark anti-discrimination law changes.

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Producer claims Seven lied about Lehrmann massage

Details of Bruce Lehrmann's luxury lifestyle paid for by Seven have been revealed in court documents as an ex-producer sues the broadcaster for defamation.

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Judge used ‘arguably archaic’ definition of consent in Lehrmann defamation case, Wilkinson argues

Journalist argues that Justice Michael Lee should have found an ‘intentional rape’ had taken place

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Ex-defence minister pleads not to abandon Ukraine

Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has used her final speech in parliament to draw a line in the sand over support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

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Producer in Bruce Lehrmann TV tell-all sues Seven

Seven has been accused of defamation by an ex-producer who helped sweeten the deal with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of a tell-all interview responding to rape claims.

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Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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Lehrmann switches solicitor ahead of rape trial

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has changed his legal defence team ahead of a trial for allegedly raping a woman in October 2021.

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Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.

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Bruce Lehrmann appeals against federal court finding he raped Brittany Higgins

Former Liberal staffer says sexual assault described by judge ‘substantially inconsistent’ with violent rape portrayed on The Project

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson challenges finding she acted unreasonably in broadcasting Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation

Justice Michael Lee found the journalist, along with her then employer Network Ten, didn’t establish qualified privilege defence

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Baby joy for former federal staffer Brittany Higgins

Former federal staffer Brittany Higgins has announced the birth of her first child with husband David Sharaz.

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Brittany Higgins And Husband David Sharaz Announce The Birth Of Their Baby Boy

A big ol' congratulations are in order!!!!

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Ten to pay Lisa Wilkinson $1.1m in Lehrmann legal costs

Network Ten has agreed to pay star journalist Lisa Wilkinson more than $1.1 million to cover her legal costs of defending a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann.

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Bruce Lehrmann Back In Court Over Allegations He Stole A Toyota Prado

Bruce Lehrmann is facing charges for allegedly stealing a car in Tasmania last year.

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Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing four-wheel drive

Ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has appeared in court after being accused of stealing a Toyota Prado.

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Man Jailed For Death Threats To Brittany Higgins, Husband & Pet Dog: ‘Awful Human’

The 51-year-old had an extensive history of sending hateful, homophobic, racist and misogynist messages online.

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'Awful human being' jailed for Brittany Higgins threats

A man who made death threats towards Brittany Higgins, her husband and their dog was "more than just another idiot online", a judge has said.

The Guardian - AU

Would you advise a loved one to report a sexual assault? It’s a question that exposes a failing justice system

In the lead-up to the report of an Australian government review into justice responses to sexual violence, our series asks why the system retraumatises victims and delivers poor outcomes

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Ten and Wilkinson urged to resolve Lehrmann costs spat

The judge who dealt Bruce Lehrmann's defamation blow has lost his wish to wrap Ten and Lisa Wilkinson's dispute about legal costs of the case before Christmas.

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Friday essay: ‘rape is civil war’ – the unfinished business of #MeToo opens radical conversations about consent

Almost from the moment #MeToo burst into public consciousness back in 2017, commentators have looked for signs that it’s over. But in 2024, it’s big news yet again. A man who has bragged about sexual assault, and has been found liable for sexual abuse by a jury, has just been…

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Secret Lehrmann barrister doesn't want to be 'trolled or harassed', court told

Counsel wants to remain anonymous until appeal gets official date.

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Lehrmann's barrister hides identity to avoid 'trolling'

Bruce Lehrmann will need to wait the better part of a year to appeal his defamation suit loss but the barrister due to represent him won't be revealed.

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