Investigation reveals history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by Attorney-General Christian Porter
4 years, 1 month ago

Investigation reveals history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour by Attorney-General Christian Porter

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Questions have been raised about Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter's attitude towards women, after a Four Corners investigation revealed a history of sexism and inappropriate behaviour. His alleged behaviour includes making unwanted advances to women while in federal office Mr Porter released a statement denying the claims made against him Following revelations Mr Porter was warned by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull about public behaviour with a young female staffer, contributing to Mr Turnbull's infamous "bonk ban", the investigation has also discovered that concerns about the Attorney-General's behaviour go back decades. Ms Foley said Mr Porter "didn't change" in his thirties when he had left university. Liberal staffer Rachelle Miller, who revealed to Four Corners she had an affair with minister Alan Tudge, said there was a "significant power imbalance" in relationships between ministers and staffers.

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