‘Disrespectful’: Brittany Higgins criticises ditched two-week consultation for women’s safety plan
by Australian Associated Press from on (#5V4K6)
Australian government defends handling of women's safety plan after initially opening up consultation for a fortnight in summer
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The federal government has defended its approach to a decade-long women's safety plan after initially opening the consultation period for only two weeks.
There was a backlash from women's safety advocates to the timeframe, with many criticising it as being far too short during a pandemic and holiday period.
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