Morrison offers to meet Higgins

The prime minister has offered to meet Brittany Higgins anywhere she chooses, should she wish to talk.

Liberal senator accused of 'slut-shaming' alleged Parliament House rape victim

Liberal senator Eric Abetz has denied “slut-shaming” alleged Parliament House rape victim Brittany Higgins, after Tasmania’s Liberal Speaker used parliamentary privilege to claim he had said Higgins she was “so disgustingly drunk” she “would sleep with anybody”.

The Adelaide March4Justice rally. Photo: Michael Errey

The marches were a success - now comes the hard part

Monday’s protest marches against sexual harassment and violence underscored the demand for change. Now comes the challenge of achieving it, argues Chris Wallace.

PM confirms Defence Minister called ex-staffer a 'lying cow' after Parliament rape claim

Scott Morrison has confirmed his embattled Defence Minister Linda Reynolds called a former staffer who alleged she was raped in Reynolds’ Parliament House offices a “lying cow” over media reports about how her initial complaint was handled.

New allegation of problem behaviour in SA politics

South Australia’s Public Sector Employment Commissioner has revealed authorities have investigated the behaviour of a state MP or one of their staffers.

Gillard "appalled" at Govt's handling of alleged rape

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told an Adelaide audience that she is “absolutely appalled” at how former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been treated after going public about an alleged rape in Parliament House, and is “terrified” that young women will now be dissuaded from pursuing a career in politics.

What we know today, Monday February 22

Today’s breaking news from South Australia, the nation and abroad.