Rape stalemate threat to PM’s agenda
The IR bill faces delays as key crossbenchers call for a vote to be shelved, and back an inquiry into Christian Porter rape claims.
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ACTU calls for Porter investigation
Sally McManus wants an independent probe into allegations against Christian Porter, and says he should step down during it.
Coroner won’t look at rape claim
An inquest into the death of the woman who accused Christian Porter of rape would be unlikely to examine the veracity of her allegations.
Complainant’s parents want death probed
The family of the woman who alleged she was raped by Attorney-General Christian Porter support an inquiry into circumstances that led to her death.
Porter must not face trial by media
Christian Porter’s outrageous treatment suggests a new dark age that erodes public trust in media and institutions that govern society.
Morrison walks on untrampled ground
Amid the Canberra rape claims, there is a threat the government will lapse into paralysis at a time where messaging is critical.
Australians want justice for victims but expect due process
Allegations should not equal resignation. However, Christian Porter will be forced to live with a cloud over his character.
Scandal may yet rebound against Morrison
A government that prides itself on its control has been thrown off course. At some point the damage will be reflected in the polls.
I was just a boy, I did not rape her: Porter
Attorney-General Christian Porter categorically denies a historical rape allegation, saying he did not even have sex with the then 16-year-old girl.
Political vengeance won’t help victims of assault
A month-long media pile-on has reduced two cabinet ministers to trembling, tearful wrecks forced on to sick leave.
Dangerous, vicious: Porter claims can’t be substantiated
The rape accusation is now politically weaponised. This is not just about Christian Porter — it is about justice and lawful process.
Shadows over role a cruel legacy
The allegations against the Attorney-General will cast a shadow over his job, and could mean his position is untenable.
Porter takes mental-health break
Christian Porter will not step down as Attorney-General but will take a ‘short period of leave’ to improve his mental health after denying allegations he raped of a young woman in 1988.
Labor lashes PM, calls for an inquiry
Anthony Albanese has escalated the political row over the Morrison government’s handling of the alleged rape.
Grace Tame lashes Morrison over sex abuse comments
Australian of the Year lashes PM’s response to alleged rape, saying ‘it shouldn’t take children to have a conscience’.
Rape trial by media is a threat to justice
The cabinet minister will clear the legal hurdle because the case against him lacks sufficient evidence. The real question is will he clear the political hurdle?
Accused minister prepares to identify himself
The Morrison government minister accused of raping a woman when he was a teenager will today publicly declare his innocence.
Union boss calls on ACTU to oppose miners
CFMEU leader says a mining division chief should ‘hang his head in shame’ over secret talks with Christian Porter over union laws.
Shorten case a perfect template
Bill Shorten’s experience shows there’s a proper response to historical rape allegations: and it’s not what we’ve seen recently.
ABC ignored plea from family
The family of the woman who alleged she was raped by a Lib minister asked the ABC not to broadcast the claims, friends say.
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