Why the Shorten and Porter cases are different — and why that’s not the point
Our system of justice does not stand still. It evolves with us, and we need to remember that.
Note: this story discusses sexual assault.
At the last federal election, I voted for the Labor candidate in my electorate. I am not a member of any party. I voted Labor, because it at least promised some policies to give our planet a fighting chance.
I did not know at that time of the rape allegations against Bill Shorten, which I now know he has strenuously denied. I am not sure why I didn’t know. Partly, Shorten’s case was reported differently in the media than in the case of the allegations against Christian Porter.
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