AstraZeneca has reassured the world there is no evidence of an increased risk of blood clots with its vaccine; sexual assault survivors Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame stun at today’s women’s justice rallies. Follow updates here.
Guardian Australia reports that 5000 protesters, mostly women, took part in Perth’s rally yesterday.
Event organiser Dr Kate Ahmad explained in
Crikey last week that March4Justice is based in part on “dehumanising” responses to allegations against politicians, and protesters will deliver Parliament a petition with demands including a federal Gender Equality Act and strengthening of accountability for parliamentarians and judges in the
Sex Discrimination Act.
As
news.com.au reports, on the eve of today’s marches, female Labor staffers aired allegations of sexual assault and harassment in a private Facebook group, saying they will “no longer keep their secrets”. Separately, NSW police commissioner
Thousands of protesters are expected to descend on Australia’s capital when the country’s parliament resumes as part of nationwide demonstrations, intensifying pressure on Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
More than 40 protests will be held across the country Monday, spurred by rape accusations against government officials.. Read more at straitstimes.com.