Australian politicians will no longer be exempt from rules against sexual harassment at work, the conservative government announced on Thursday as it tries to quell public anger over parliamentary sex abuse scandals.

Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules, says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

When Julia Banks arrived in Parliament five years ago after a successful career in law and business, she felt as if she’d stepped back into the ’80s. Alcohol flowed freely.

‘The most unsafe workplace’? Parliament, Australian women say

The Australian government on Monday promised a 'quick delivery' of an independent probe as pressure grows after a newspaper published a third accusation of rape.

Australian government vows 'quick delivery' of independent probe for rape accusation

The Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison has apologised to a former staffer who alleges that she was raped by a parliamentarian in Defence Minster's office. PM Morrison vows a strict probe against the crime and promises to punish the person.

Australia: PM Scott Morrison apologises to woman who was raped in Parliament

Authorities said the 22-year-old was found hiding in the back of a vehicle during a random traffic stop

British backpacker held hostage, repeatedly raped for two months in Australia

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Politicians no longer exempt from sexual harassment rules, says Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

‘The most unsafe workplace’? Parliament, Australian women say

Australian government vows 'quick delivery' of independent probe for rape accusation

Australia: PM Scott Morrison apologises to woman who was raped in Parliament

British backpacker held hostage, repeatedly raped for two months in Australia