Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised directly to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins who was allegedly raped after hours in the federal parliament, as well as to other staffers who have experienced bullying, abuse, and harassment in the country’s seat of power.
Morrison said a review into parliamentary culture found that a “power imbalance” had long been exploited, creating an “ecosystem” that resulted in traumatic experiences, particularly by female staff and politicians.
