Women politicians regularly face death and rape threats
Women in political leadership regularly get serious threats and abuse. This pattern came to light after Helen Haines' vehicle attack.
Women in prominent political roles say they get serious threats regularly. Independent MP Kylea Tink reported getting rape threats and death threats.
Kylea Tink got explicit messages about violence. Former union leader Sally McManus called police four times in 20 years.
She was reporting death and rape threats. Both Kylea Tink and Sally McManus had to add more security.
They also had to change their daily routines. The pattern came to light after MP Helen Haines was hit by a vehicle and lost both legs.
A recent census of chief executives found growing hostility toward women in leadership. The culture of threats may stop women from taking on public roles.
Why it mattersThreats discourage women from taking on leadership. They set who speaks for Australia. They affect how diverse our parliament can be.
AustraliaWomen considering public leadership in Australia must assess personal safety risks from targeted abuse and intimidation.
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