Senator Hanson-Young's defamation win reminds us how the law can silence sexual slurs and raise survivors' voices
- Written by Jessica Lake, Research Fellow, Australian Catholic University
Former senator David Leyonhjelm today lost his appeal against a defamation ruling and must pay A$120,000 compensation to Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young for his comments that she should “stop shagging men”.
“It is hard and difficult to do,” said Senator Hanson-Young of the proceedings. “But by supporting the women...





