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“Too many of us believe women lie about rape. In fact, they rarely report it.” Source: Julia Baird, journalist, historian, broadcaster and author. Ms Baird hosts The Drum on ABC TV. 1/28 #March4Justice #GraceTame #BrittanyHiggins #KatharineThornton #Auspol
“For centuries we have upheld the hoary myth that women lie about rape. This is why it matters so much that Linda Reynolds shamefully called Brittany Higgins a “lying cow” in earshot of a group of people in her office.” 2/28
“The Defence Minster said she was not referring to her former staffer’s rape allegation but other statements Higgins made regarding the poor response from her superiors. It matters because when you call a person a liar, you undermine their credibility on all matters.” 3/28
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By no means out of disrespect or compassion.
I want #KatharineThornton to have a name.
To not be a nameless casualty.
She was a person.
She had true feelings & emotions.
Today’s events need to be about Katharine & her suffering, and ultimately her courage. To name her attacker
It is not about him.
It’s about her strength to confront someone in such high office and say - You did this to me.
I relate closely to Katharine.
Following the Royal Commission into institutional child sexual abuse.
I confronted a 40 year old demon.
Boxed away. Rapped in layer upon layer of tape and do not open labels.
It was the tragic loss of my mum that tore open that box and the Redress Scheme gave me the voice I never had.
It was not easy. Rejection on first complaint. Then further evidence, psychological support,
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