Sexual predators in Parliament? Name names, Lidia

If you define sexual harassment as a split second unwanted male gaze, don’t be surprised if you see attack everywhere. You’re sure to be “harassed” walking to work, getting lunch, walking home, you name it, every minute of every day you’ll be threatened.  

So, it’s hardly surprising that Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe announced on Tuesday, “Today I was asked by the media whether I had experienced harassment in my short time as a Senator here at Parliament House. The truth is, I have. Too often, with male MPs and Senators – and I’ve only been here for six months.” 

Of course, her allegations were greeted with Twitter declarations that all men should be kicked out of parliament entirely.