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Why Heydon's accusers didn't speak out sooner

There is an entrenched power imbalance between judge and associate which makes it fertile ground for predators.

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The #MeToo movement has arrived at a workplace I thought was impenetrable – the judiciary.

Until six former High Court associates alleged that Justice Dyson Heydon sexually harassed them, judges seemed untouchable.

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Liz Main is a journalist for The Australian Financial Review based in the Melbourne office. Connect with Liz on Twitter. Email Liz at liz.main@afr.com.au

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