The rape case retrial against former political adviser Bruce Lehrmann has been dropped, as it poses a "significant and unacceptable risk" to the woman complainant's life.

Australia: Rape retrial against Bruce Lehrmann dropped due to fears over accuser Higgins's mental health 

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

A former crown prosecutor, Mr Porter entered parliament in 2013 and became attorney general in 2017.

Australian attorney general denies rape allegation