Accused cabinet minister to address public Federal The cabinet minister accused of raping a then-16-year-old in 1988 is expected to make a public statement today. On Tuesday evening the ABC reported that
Linda Reynolds’ future as defence minister is in her own hands March 1, 2021 By Michelle Grattan Career Matters Defence Minister Linda Reynolds faces an agonising question. Should she say to Scott Morrison she doesn’t feel up to staying in what is one of
Political staffers don’t trust their bosses to investigate sexual harassment reports impartially, CPSU survey finds February 26, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal New survey results released by the Community and Public Sector Union have shown that most political staffers who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or
The truth does need to see the light of day. Just don’t hold your breath February 26, 2021 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Let’s hope that at least one of the six inquiries spawned by the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will, this time, yield overdue reform, writes
Brittany Higgins: so many nagging questions left unanswered — and likely to remain so February 26, 2021 By Kishor Napier-Raman Career Matters When Brittany Higgins alleged she’d been raped by a male staffer in Parliament House, it could have been an opportunity for Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Defence minister Linda Reynolds takes medical leave February 24, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Defence minister Linda Reynolds has gone on medical leave after being admitted to a Canberra hospital on Wednesday morning. Reynolds was admitted as a “precautionary
Fourth woman speaks up about Brittany Higgins’ alleged perpetrator February 23, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A fourth woman has come forward to make allegations about the man accused of sexually assaulting former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins, alleging that he stroked
Third woman alleges sexual assault by same man as Brittany Higgins February 22, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A third woman has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by the same man accused of assaulting former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins at Parliament House
A terrible little secret in a building whose walls have ears and where gossip is gold February 19, 2021 By Verona Burgess Career Matters The clock is ticking down to Senate estimates on the Brittany Higgins matter, says Verona Burgess. The black hole of accountability and scrutiny that is
PM&C official to review complaints process following sexual assault allegations February 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Culture Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet deputy secretary Stephanie Foster will review processes for workplace complaints at Parliament House in response to allegations that
