Australia’s landmark 1984 Sex Discrimination Act was meant to level the playing field for women—but new research reveals the battle for respect is far from over. Nearly 90% of women in politics face relentless, gendered online abuse, often sexualized and targeted at their identity. Women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and younger politicians bear the brunt, while AI amplifies the attacks, silencing voices critical to democracy. Real-world examples—from threats over policy to social media deletions—show how harassment deters women from entering public service. True equality won’t come until Australia confronts this toxic reality head-on.
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