#LetHerSpeak: Tasmania to reform sex abuse media laws after survivor-led campaign

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Tasmania is planning to scrap a law preventing sex abuse survivors from sharing their stories in the media. It follows the long-running LetHerSpeak campaign.

Sex abuse survivors in Tasmania will finally be able to share their stories publicly, with the state planning to scrap laws banning them from naming themselves in the media.

"It's important because some victims of crime, as part of their own recovery, feel it necessary and feel that it's therapeutic as well to be able to tell their stories," she told reporters on Sunday. Mr Archer believes the island's reforms will strike the right balance between empowering survivors and protecting those who don't wish to be identified.

 

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Why bother having a court system when the media can decide who's guilty and who's innocent?

Talking about bad issues in your life is therapeutic. That's what you do with counselors. Unless they just want attention.

So men can’t be victims of sexual abuse and yet again only women mater. LetHERspeak

If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit In an emergency, call 000.

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