Former political staffer Brittany Higgins speaks to the media as she leaves the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices after meeting with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)

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AFP chief says brief of evidence expected soon in Higgins rape case

ACT police are preparing to provide a brief of evidence to prosecutors within coming weeks after an investigation into rape allegations inside Parliament House.

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Rollout off the rails: Millions of younger Australians may not get virus jab this year

Australia is facing a major delay in its coronavirus vaccine rollout after new bombshell advice plunged the program into chaos.

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Alleged Parliament House rape victim 'should be listened to'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has publicly responded to sexual assault allegations raised by a Liberal staffer, saying the woman should be listened to and respected.

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Wellcamp on cards, but Morrison says 'nothing will replace hotel quarantine'

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today examine more closely a proposal to quarantine overseas arrivals at Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Airport, but says it’s unrealistic to think there could be anything to replace the hotel quarantine system to allow people to safely enter from overseas.

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Under pressure, Albanese reshuffles frontbench and dumps his climate colleague

Anthony Albanese has overhauled Labor’s frontbench line-up as the party prepares for a looming election.