There has been a backlash from men who don't understand notions of white privilege, the systematic power they have that is afforded to them, there's a changing discourse there, david Leyonhjelm is a flagbearer of the backlash.

Rob Manwaring

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There hasn't been a Harvey Weinstein to really galvanize attention to this kind of issue, i think #MeToo might have been a factor or part of Sarah Hanson-Young speaking out and taking a stand, but I don't think there's been quite the same momentum here.

Liberal Democrat's an obscure figure with a very low support base, who is up for reelection and this is desperate attention-seeking on Liberal Democrat part to remind, particularly a core of, Liberal Democrat minority supporters, who Liberal Democrat is.

There is a number of politicians trying to see if they can grow a kind of Tea Party or populist movement in Australia.

Male violence against women has been on the political agenda for a while, there's a national plan and ongoing work to raise issues, and Victoria Police's what's triggered Leyonhjelm's reaction.

The disaffection that plays out in the US doesn't play out here b... by Rob Manwaring

The disaffection that plays out in the US doesn't play out here because of the system.