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How rape allegations among Australia's political elite reignited its #MeToo movement
CNN
The Australian prime minister has thrown his support behind the attorney general who vehemently denies allegations of rape. But thousands of women say that's not good enough -- and they're planning to march on the capital later this month.
"The things that I have read did not happen, and to suggest that they could be forgotten is ridiculous," said Christian Porter, who oversees legal affairs and national security, before starting a period of mental health leave. For Prime Minister Scott Morrison, that was the end of the matter.![](/newspic/picid-6252001-20250215004209.jpg)
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