Australia Cabinet Crisis.
Australia PM Scott Morrison has removed a minister accused of rape from his role as the nation's chief law officer, after weeks of pressure.
Christian Porter will no longer be attorney general but will remain in cabinet in a new portfolio. Mr Porter has strongely rejected an allegation that he raped a girl in 1988 when he was17.
Mr Morrison promoted several female lawmakers as part of a broader cabinet Reshuffle on Monday. The prime minister has faced intense pressure in recent weeks to respond to a series of rape, misconduct and sexism allegations which have rocked Australian politics.
Australia MP steps aside amide harassment complaints. Aide fired after sex act in Australian MP's office. Mr Porter will be replaced as attorney general and industrial relations minister by Michaelia Chash.
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