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Australia MP says male colleague used to breathe on her neck in parliament

Source: BBC News

A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

Australia's parliament has been marred by reports of widespread sexual misconduct.

Click here to read the full article published by BBC News on 12 September 2023.

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A prominent Australian politician says she has been subjected to ongoing harassment inside the nation's parliament.

Former cabinet minister Karen Andrews alleges an unnamed male colleague used to "breathe on" her neck and make crude remarks in the lower house.

Australia's parliament has been marred by reports of widespread sexual misconduct.

Click here to read the full article published by BBC News on 12 September 2023.

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Region

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