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It is important to note that the demand for an independent inquiry comes in the wake of a series of allegations by multiple women of behaviour which has spanned four decades, of which the allegation of rape is only the most serious.

These allegations were first reported on ABC's 4 Corners in November last year, entitled "Inside the Canberra Bubble"
It can be watched on ABC iview here.

"The alleged behaviour [by Mr Porter] includes public drunkenness and making unwanted advances to women during his time in federal politics. Other allegations go back to when he was a champion debater in his university days, and later while a Crown prosecutor in WA. 

Four Corners spoke to dozens of former and currently serving political staffers, members of Parliament and members of the legal profession.

Many have worked within, been members of, or voted for the Liberal Party, and many have volunteered examples of what they believe is inappropriate conduct by Mr Porter, which has continued since his elevation to federal political office.

Barrister Kathleen Foley was coached by Mr Porter in debating from when she was 16 years old and was at the University of Western Australia with him. She later worked as a WA state solicitor when Mr Porter was a WA Crown prosecutor.

Christian's persona, particularly at UWA ... was the sidelining of women in any kind of forum in which they wanted to be involved," Ms Foley said.

They were treated as a joke; they were objects of ridicule. The only point to women, as far as I could tell from Christian's way of treating women, was for him to hit on them, or for women to be made fun of, particularly for the way that they looked."

In light of the recent allegation or rape against the Attorney General (which he has strenuously denied) the ABC is broadcasting a follow up episode tonight (8:30pm, Mon 8/3/21, ABC TV), entitled "Bursting the Canberra Bubble"

An independent inquiry cannot determine criminal guilt or innocence. The purpose would be to determine whether or not Mr Porter is a fit and proper person to remain Australia's first law officer and Attorney General. A question of vital concern to all Australians.

Thank you again for your support of integrity in government, and of justice for all victims of sexual assault.