Tens of thousands of women hold rally against sexual violence

Tens of thousands of women took to streets in more than 40 Australian cities and towns following allegations of sexual assault in Parliament. A large crowd of women also gathered outside Parliament House holding banners and placards with slogans including "You're Not Listening", "How Many Victims Do You Know?" and "I Believe Her". Kathryn Jamieson, who belongs to Melbourne, said that she was "fuming with rage". "I wanted to be at the heart of the matter, I've completely had enough," she said. According to media reports, former government employee Brittany Higgins alleged publicly last month that she had been raped by a colleague in a minister's office in 2019. Attorney-General Christian Porter is also accused of raping a 16-year-old girl in 1988 when they were both students. Although, he vigorously denied all such allegations. An independent enquiry has been ordered by the Australian government to check Parliament's workplace culture. But critics say systemic change is needed - not just in politics but across Australian society.