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Women's March 4 Justice attracts 3,000 in Perth as women voice anger at violence, inequalityShareAbout 3,000 women gathered in Perth's CBD on Sunday for the first of a series of women's marches planned around Australia, demanding an end to gendered violence. Inspired by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and , the protesters demanded greater action to end sexual assault and ensure women's safety.In February, inside the office of Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.It has prompted a fierce public debate about the treatment of women in Parliament House and broader society.Speaking at the rally today, former federal Labor MP Emma Husar said she left federal parliament because she was sexually harassed and "slut-shamed"."We've had enough of being maligned by the boys' club, we've had enough of being raped by the men who think they can put their hands on us when they can't," Ms Husar said."We've had enough of being sidelined, not being paid enough and not being represented enough in leadership roles."The Perth protest organisers called on the WA government to introduce laws criminalising coercive control. Ms Husar said she hoped the marches would lead to real change and she encouraged survivors of sexual assault to stand together."We're all tired, tired of retelling our trauma-filled stories in the hope that someone will listen and actually take action for us," she said."I am asking all of those who can to stand shoulder to shoulder with us and to keep up the fight."Did you know we offer a local version of the ABC News homepage? Watch below to see how you can set yours, and get more WA stories.(Hint: You'll have to to do this)14 Mar 202114 Mar 2021Sun 14 Mar 2021 at 7:42am, 14 Mar 202114 Mar 2021Sun 14 Mar 2021 at 8:31pmMore on:

Women's March 4 Justice attracts 3,000 in Perth as women voice anger at violence, inequalityShareAbout 3,000 women gathered in Perth's CBD on Sunday for the first of a series of women's marches planned around Australia, demanding an end to gendered violence. Inspired by former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and , the protesters demanded greater action to end sexual assault and ensure women's safety.In February, inside the office of Defence Minister Linda Reynolds.It has prompted a fierce public debate about the treatment of women in Parliament House and broader society.Speaking at the...

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