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A 10-year snapshot of girls’ rights in Australia

Is a girl born in Australia today better off than one born a decade ago? The answer, even in a wealthy, democratic country with bipartisan support for gender equality, is not a...

Rattenbury introduces bill to reform sexual assault laws

Attorney-General Shane Rattenbury will today present a bill in the ACT Legislative Assembly to amend legislation about sexual assault.

Brittany Higgins feared for job after alleged rape

A jury has heard Brittany Higgins felt pressure not to proceed with a police complaint against her alleged rapist because it could impact the Liberal Party.

Bruce Lehrmann ‘made a pass’ before alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

Brittany Higgins has described the moment she was allegedly raped by a colleague inside a minister's office at Parliament House.

Isabella Plains man faces multiple sexual assault charges

A 33-year-old Isabella Plains man will face the ACT Magistrate’s Court this morning on multiple sexual assault charges.

ANU students despair lack of follow-through on safety

Last Monday (1 August), on the fifth anniversary of the 2017 National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) on sexual assault and sexual harassment, students gathered once more, sadly with new survivors in the...

Kevin Spacey pleads not guilty on UK sex charges

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago, and was told he would face trial next year.

New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist

The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been set for October after a controversial Logies speech caused the hearing to be postponed.

Plea to ACT Government: ‘don’t forget sexual assault survivors’

A group of leading advocates and service providers are calling on the ACT Government to commit to funding critical sexual assault prevention and reform measures contained in a landmark 2021 report.

ACT passes ‘clearer and stronger’ sexual consent laws

Sexual activity now must be "actively and affirmatively communicated" in the ACT under new sexual consent laws passed in the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

19yo man charged after alleged sexual assault in Canberra City

A 19-year-old man from Queensland's Sunshine Coast has been charged with five counts of sexual intercourse without consent after an incident in November 2021.  

Calwell man charged with sexual assault of sex worker

A 34-year-old Calwell man has been charged with sexual assault and aggravated robbery following an incident in a unit in the City on the 25th of March.  

ANU sexual assault rate 3 times national average: Students send list of demands

Today, the National Student Safety Survey (NSSS) results on sexual assault and sexual harassment were released by Universities Australia. • 26 per cent of the 1,647 ANU students who participated in the survey...

Students left out in ANU’s Student Wellbeing Plan: ANUSA

“It’s really disappointing,” said ANU Students’ Association (ANUSA) president Christian Flynn. Yesterday (21 March) ANU announced a multi-million-dollar investment to tackle sexual assault across the university community. The media statement detailed investments in staffing...

Jarryd Hayne to face new sexual assault trial

Former NRL star Jarryd Hayne will face a third trial on sexual assault allegations but wants the venue changed from Sydney to Newcastle.

Sexual consent bill tabled in the Assembly

Labor MLA Dr Marisa Paterson's bill to reform sexual assault and consent laws entered the ACT Legislative Assembly today.

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