Morrison Stumbles Amid Uproar Over Australian Rape Allegations
- Third serious sexual impropriety claim rocks parliament
- Morrison fails to address most of female campaigners’ demands
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With Australia’s economy on the rebound, Covid-19 largely suppressed and vaccinations underway, Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s government should be riding high. Instead, its ratings are the lowest in over a year amid criticism of his failure to address sexual violence and inequality.
The prime minister, who’s crafted an image as an affable suburban dad, is facing a growing backlash from voters angered by his handling of rape allegations in parliament. As fresh claims of sexual impropriety emerged Tuesday, he risks losing control of the political narrative if he fails to meet their demands for action.