sexual abuse
Challenges remain for sexual offence victims in court
For 40 years, lawmakers across Australia have advanced legislative reforms to improve the experience of victims in sexual offence trials.......
Sexual abuse survivor speaks out
October is Queensland Sexual Violence Awareness Month. Throughout this month, organisations are hosting events and activities to raise awareness about......
News Coverage of George Pell’s Death Leaves Survivors Vulnerable
News coverage of Cardinal George Pell’s life and death has left survivors of sexual abuse vulnerable to post-traumatic stress reactions,......
New report shows the lasting effects of sexual violence
The Australians National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety released a report this week that uses data from the Australian Longitudinal......
Sex trafficking trial gives Australia a chance to learn
Former British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was convicted last year of recruiting and grooming girls for sexual encounters with her then......
Porter denies all and takes a break
In a long awaited press conference Attorney General Christian Porter named himself as the person at the centre of allegations......
Alleged sexual abuse of aged care resident went unreported for years
Revelations have come to light that a vulnerable resident in a Queensland government-run nursing home was sexually assaulted by an......
The Indigenous #MeToo Movement
The #MeToo movement has gathered a lot of momentum since its largely unacknowledged start by African-American woman Tarana Burke. White......
Priests and religion: new mandatory reporting laws of child sexual abuse
Priests, rabbis, pastors, ministers and imams will all be regulated under Western Australia’s new legislation surrounding mandatory reporting of child......
Consent and rape
A survey commissioned by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women and Safety conducted every four years has found disturbing attitudes......