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Thousands of women rallied across Australia on Monday to protest against sexual violence and Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s handling of rape scandals roiling parliament, as a poll showed the issue has dented the government’s popularity.
More than 40 “March 4 Justice” protests took place across the country, calling for an end to sexism, misogyny, dangerous workplace cultures and a lack of equality in the nation.
There’s been a growing backlash against Morrison’s handling of allegations that former government media adviser Brittany Higgins was raped by a fellow staffer in a minister’s office in 2019. The government is also under fire for refusing to hold an inquiry into claims that Attorney-General Christian Porter raped a fellow member of a school debating team in 1988 allegations he denies.
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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
Christian Porter will delegate key parts of his job when he returns from leave under a plan to keep his cabinet position while he wages a defamation battle.