Death threats against Australian women MPs reach 19 in a week
Anne Aly reports 19 death threats against MPs in one week. Women were vastly more targeted than men.
Every MP and senator gets threats, but women MPs get many more. Anne Aly, the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, reported 19 death threats against elected representatives in one week alone.
Women MPs faced the vast majority of these. Senator Jacqui Lambie and other female politicians were specific targets.
This is hatred made possible by the internet. Impulse drives these attacks.
Political leaders have promised to improve public debate. But these promises have not created lasting change in other democracies.
- 19
- Threats in one week
- Women MPs
- Target group
- Anne Aly
- Minister reporting
Why it mattersThreats against elected women undermine democracy. They stop people from wanting to be candidates. They also show that gender-based violence is common.
AustraliaAustralian women in politics face systematic threats that may deter candidates for office and reflect a broader safety crisis.
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