My only interest in the case is to see just how corrupt our judicial system has become and how much power the media/social media have.

In the end, there is no evidence that any sexual activity occurred let alone non-consensual sex. She said/he said.

By the rules of beyond reasonable doubt, that's the end of the matter. But by the rules of mob justice things look very different. We'll now have to wait until 2023 to see which form of justice prevails.

With the possibility of a contempt charge hanging over Higgins, there might not be another court case. In my view, given the shameless prejudging of the media, even politicians, and the 'advertising' of herself by Higgins, there should have been no trial in the first place.

Like democracy, justice is going out the door in Australia.

I'm interested in how two people under the influence of alcohol or whatever where permitted the premises. Does security not breathalyse people entering ? I can understand during daylight hours when there are literally hundreds if not thousands frequenting Parliament House it would seem unnecessary but in the middle of the night when it is quite obvious that people are under the influence I would demand a breath test !

What about security staff in Parliament House. Are they as useless as those who stand back and watch Marxist thugs desecrate works of art in galleries; who don't prevent from entry morons wearing 'just stop oil' t-shirts.

These two drunks had no right to be in a Parliament House office at the time they were. A Minister's office, no less.

Indy,

I think 'Lying Cow' Reynolds and 'Big Payout' Cash were in charge of security that night. They tried to sweep the dirt under the carpet.

Yes, if security were doing their job, two drunks would have not had access to a minister's office/chamber or the building! But rather, separated with both sent to their respective home addresses or their parents'/siblings' homes to they could dry out without further harm.

The place where they got so legless needs to answer questions also. Why weren't these people assisted into a courtesy car and poured into their respective beds or some such. Or to a hospital to ensure some inappropriate drug hadn't been added to the female's drink? And not uncommon in certain unsavory circles.

Dan is right no means no and a drunk out of her mind female cannot in any way say an enthusiastic yes.

I was at a party as a young man when an incredibly attractive but highly inebriated lady tried to come on to me. It took every ounce of willpower I had to resist and keep my pecker in my pants. I mean she invited me to a bedroom and to lock the door! And left me in no doubt whatsoever what came next!

My mother raised me to consider the consequences. And to ask myself in such circumstance if I wanted that women to be the mother of my child, a possible outcome of such unrestrained irresponsible behaviour. And if the answer was no then it wasn't on. And to never take advantage of a drunken lady! I am no saint, but I can say that I never crossed that line.
Alan B.