Australia's Sex Discrimination Act will soon apply to politicians. Why didn't it before?

A series of legal loopholes that prevent Australia's public servants -- including politicians and judges -- from being prosecuted for sexual harassment look like they are finally about to be closed following nearly 40 years on the statute books.

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