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Reckless Australian Prime Minister Imperils Fair Sexual Assault Trial

Reckless Australian Prime Minister Imperils Fair Sexual Assault Trial
Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks about his management of the pandemic at the National Press Club in Canberra, Australia, on Feb. 1, 2022 . Rohan Thomson/Getty Images
Bettina Arndt
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There’s been endless kerfuffle about the implications of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s apology to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins with eminent lawyers claiming his comments were reckless, and warning they may derail any chance of both parties in the criminal case being given a fair trial.
Bettina Arndt
Bettina Arndt
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Bettina Arndt is an Australian writer and social commentator on gender issues. She was the country’s first sex therapist and feminist, before focusing on men’s rights. She has authored several books and has written for major newspaper titles, magazines, and has featured regularly on television. She received the Order of Australia in 2020 for her work in promoting gender equity through advocacy for men. Find her online at her blog, BettinaArndt.substack.com.
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