Landmark payout over vaginal exam during labour will improve maternity care, say consent advocates
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-04-05 16:29 UTC+10:00
Section: National
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Education, Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, Labour & Workers, Family, Crime & Justice
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Doctors have been advised not to panic, and consent advocates say maternity care will improve, after a landmark court payout for assault to a family violence survivor pressured into having a vaginal examination.
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