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Queensland Minister's Controversial Views Spark Debate

Updated 2026-10-29 04:50 UTC 1 source Negative

Queensland’s new Domestic Violence minister, a former federal senator, has sparked controversy over comments supporting accused sexual assault perpetrators. The issue is reigniting debates on gender equality and policy.

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The Guardian

We shouldn’t ‘blindly’ believe allegations of violence against women, Queensland’s new DV minister said in resurfaced comments

Concerns raised about appointment of former federal senator who has previously supported the rights of people accused of sexual assaultGet our daily political email, fr

2026-10-29 04:22 UTC