The fight to change the laws gagging survivors of sexual assault

Published: Feb. 2, 2021, 4:30 p.m.

For decades, legislation in multiple Australian states outlawing the identification of sexual assault victims – with the possibility of jail time for both the survivor and the journalist – has prevented some survivors who wish to tell their stories from speaking out. In this episode, ‘Sandra’ and documentary-maker Blue Lucine speak about their three-year journey to tell Sandra’s story. Plus the journalist Nina Funnell explores the fight to change these laws