Abuse of high profile women increasing

Published: Jan. 16, 2024, 6:33 p.m.

b'A former Green MP says the increasing abuse aimed at women in high profile positions likely contributed to the stress that resulted in Golriz Ghahraman shoplifting.\\nMs Ghahraman has resigned from Parliament after three allegations of shoplifting, admitting she acted out of character and is not well.\\nGreen Party co-leader James Shaw says Ms Ghahraman was subject to continuous threats sexual and physical violence - and death - since the day she was elected to Parliament.\\nHe says this has added a higher level of stress than is experienced by most members of Parliament.\\nEx Green MP Sue Bradford spoke to Ben Strang.'