The allegations of sexual assault against US writer and advice columnist E Jean Carroll have caused outrage in Australia.
The allegations came to light when Carroll, 75, accused US President Donald Trump of raping her in a New York City department store in the mid-1990s.
The allegations have caused outrage in Australia, with many prominent figures speaking out against sexual violence and calling for justice for Carroll.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the allegations were “deeply disturbing” and that “no one should be subjected to such abuse”. He also said that “all forms of violence against women and girls must be stopped and perpetrators held to account”.
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack also expressed his shock at the allegations, and said that “no one should ever have to face this kind of abuse”.
The Australian Women’s March collective also released a statement, saying that the allegations were “deeply shocking” and that they “stand alongside E Jean Carroll in her pursuit of justice”.
The allegations have sparked a global conversation about sexual assault and the need to take action to prevent it. Many Australians have called for an end to sexual violence and for those responsible to be held accountable.
