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Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

Women in Australia have endured more than a year of shocking allegations of misconduct from inside their nation’s parliament revealing a culture that has normalized sexual violence and humiliation.

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Brittany Higgins complains that AFP unlawfully disclosed evidence in her sexual assault case to defence team

Protected evidence in the case of a man charged with the sexual assault of Brittany Higgins — including counselling notes and video recordings — was unlawfully disclosed to the defence by the Australian Federal Police, according to a formal complaint to the AFP.

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Women have been at the centre of political debate in the past two years. Will they decide the 2022 election?

After months of speculation, Australians will go to the polls on May 21.

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View from The Hill: an election fought on the political low ground

This election is a contest between a desperate prime minister and an opposition leader who sometimes looks as though he has been promoted beyond his capability.

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Total Control inspires Missy Higgins to change the narrative

"It brought a lot of stuff up with me, especially being a mum to a little girl."

Newcastle Herald

Parly staffers to log after-hours access

Federal government staffers who visit Parliament House after hours will be monitored in a new trial, with bosses able to opt out of receiving information.

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Decision on future of Bruce Lehrmann's trial over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to be handed down next week

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, who previously pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins, have applied for a stay on the charge in the ACT Supreme Court, which could put an end to any future trial.

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Australia’s 2022 federal budget: what we found in the fine print

Away from the big-ticket items, some smaller spending reveals odd priorities or important areas that have been overlooked

The Guardian - AU

‘They all play hard’: what happened when Kimberley Kitching came to Canberra?

After a six-year upper-house career, the Labor senator’s sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief – and recrimination

The Guardian - AU

The Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Brittany Higgins Wants To Indefinitely Delay The Trial

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argued it was impossible for their client to receive a fair trial because of the way media publications reported on the allegations against him.

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Lawyers for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins seek to halt trial, shut down media reporting

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, are seeking a permanent stay on the case — which, if successful, means Mr Lehrmann would be unlikely to ever face trial.

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Bruce Lehrmann to apply to stop trial over alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins

Defence lawyer also tells court he will ask Australian media companies to remove certain articles related to the case and will seek a court order if they fail to comply

The Guardian - AU

Alleged parliament rapist seeks media gag

The man accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office is seeking to have proceedings halted and media coverage gagged.

AAP

Prejudice risk in Higgins case: judge

The defence for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has told the ACT Supreme Court the case's publicity risks prejudicing the trial.

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Enough is enough, Australian women say

A diverse alliance of women are saying 'enough is enough' on International Women's Day as Australians come together to share their stories.

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A year on from March 4 Justice, what has and hasn’t changed?

It has been almost a year since thousands of people gathered outside of Parliament House, demanding an end to gendered violence, for justice and respect.

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Grace Tame, Brittany Higgins help launch Safety. Respect. Equity. campaign ahead of International Women's Day

Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate are some of the faces behind the Safety. Respect. Equity. initiative.

The Guardian - AU

Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins are supremely admirable, and the acceptable white faces of Australian feminism

Anger expressed by black women activists is seen as toxic, divisive and polarising

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Prominent Aussie Women Have Come Together For A Fkn Powerful New Campaign Calling For Change

The #SafetyRespectEquity campaign features Brittany Higgins, Grace Tame, Yasmin Poole, Chanel Contos and more.

The Guardian - AU

‘We will not be silent’: prominent women press Morrison government for violence and harassment reform

Group including Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins launch campaign calling for safeguards for women at work and measures to address gender gap

The Guardian - AU

Missy Higgins: ‘Women are endlessly disappointed by the men running Australia’

The musician has been inspired by Grace Tame and Brittany Higgins, whose female rage, she says, is mirrored in her ‘mini-album’

The Canberra Times

'First time hearing it': Possible bid to cease legal action against Lehrmann indicated

Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, may need a new legal team if an application to cease legal action is made.

AAP

Stay application possible for rape case

Lawyers for the man accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins have told an ACT court they hope a permanent stay application can be made.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Australia wins two Walkleys for political commentary and reports on food delivery drivers

Political editor Katharine Murphy and reporter Naaman Zhou honoured at journalism awards, while Samantha Maiden takes out Gold Walkley

The New Daily

Scott Morrison goes to ground on abuse apology backflip report

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s office is refusing to comment on reports he only apologised to abuse survivors last week to avoid being upstaged by Labor.

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