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Tens of thousands of people have turned out to marches across Australia, protesting against the sexual abuse and harassment of women in the country.
They were spurred by a recent wave of allegations of sexual assault, centred around Australia s parliament.
The allegations have focused scrutiny on the conservative government.
The protests were organised a week ago, after Attorney General Christian Porter revealed he was the subject of a 1988 rape allegation - which he denies.
A separate case - that of Brittany Higgins, an ex-political adviser who alleged in February that she was raped in a minister s office in 2019 - has also fuelled public anger.
Australians rally at Parliament to demand justice for women
ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press
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1of17Thousands of people with placards and banners rally demanding justice for women in Sydney, Monday, March 15, 2021, as the government reels from two separate allegations. The rally was one of several across Australia including in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart calling out sexism, misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures.Rick Rycroft/APShow MoreShow Less
2of17Thousands of people with placards and banners rally demanding justice for women in Sydney, Monday, March 15, 2021, as the government reels from two separate allegations. The rally was one of several across Australia including in Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Hobart calling out sexism, misogyny and dangerous workplace cultures.Rick Rycroft/APShow MoreShow Less
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Women s March 4 Justice sees Australia protest against violence and misogyny
15 Mar, 2021 01:44 AM
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Thousands of Australians have turned out for the March 4 Justice rallies. Photo / Getty Images
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By: Sarah Sharples
Protest marches are being held across Australia as an outcry against violence against women, sexual misconduct and misogyny echoes across the country.
The protest marches known as Women s March 4 Justice are taking place as Australia s Federal Parliament resumes today, March 15.
Perth held its Women s March yesterday, with Attorney-General Christian Porter s first wife spotted in the crowd.
Proud to join large contingent of @AustralianLabor MPs, Senators & thousands more at today’s #March4Justice. It’s time for change. #EnoughIsEnoughpic.twitter.com/QbmOfWoE1c Senator Murray Watt (@MurrayWatt) March 15, 2021