Sexist abuse has a long history in Australian politics – and takes us all to a dark place
- Written by Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne
With some foul-mouthed words to Senator Sarah Hanson-Young, Senator David Leyonhjelm has turned a debate about the safety of women into a sleazy political sideshow.AAP/Mick Tsikas/Sam MooyIn one foul-mouthed phrase, Senator David Leyonhjelm has turned a debate about the safety of women into a sleazy political sideshow.
Claiming – without a...