The women say that they have suffered lasting trauma from the episode and are pushing for policy changes.
Author: Yan Zhuang
How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
How Australia Fell Behind on Data Privacy
A recent spate of cyberattacks have highlighted the nation’s relatively lax approach to safeguarding personal data. But change may be on the way.
New Crack in Apple’s Armor as Dozens Strike at Its Stores in Australia
The uprising will be of keen interest in the U.S., where a second Apple store voted to unionize last week.
Rising Waters Again Force Evacuations and Spread Misery in Australia
In the southern state of Victoria, worst hit by the recent floods, officials warn that the danger will remain for weeks, with the ground already saturated.
Brittany Higgins Takes the Stand
The first week of the high profile trial in Australia has highlighted some of the difficulties of prosecuting sexual assault cases.
Australia Aims to Cut Its High Rate of Species Extinctions to Zero
The country plans to focus on 110 endangered species and 20 habitats, but experts said the initiative was only a start.
Trial Opens for Bruce Lehrmann, Man Accused of Rape in Australia’s Parliament House
The trial of the Australian man accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins will be viewed against the backdrop of the global #MeToo movement.
The Invisible Risks of a Town Ruined by Asbestos
Despite its deadly history, visitors continue to travel to the ghost town of Wittenoom.
Fatal Kangaroo Attack Is Said to Be First in Australia in 86 Years
The police said they believed that the man had been keeping the wild animal as a pet.