‘Nothing short of disgusting’: Queensland hospital under fire for treatment of alleged teenage rape victim

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LNP opposition says women ‘should expect a lot better’ while health minister apologises for year 11 student’s experience and says hospital will improve its processes

The case of a 17-year-old alleged rape victim who said a Queensland hospital’s treatment left her humiliated and suicidal dominated parliamentary question time on Thursday.The case of a 17-year-old alleged rape victim who said a Queensland hospital’s treatment left her humiliated and suicidal dominated parliamentary question time on Thursday.

Tilly said she was “disappointed” that she and her family had not heard from the hospital for seven weeks. Tilly received a message at 9.31am on Thursday, after the Guardian’s report was published about her experience, from the doctor who saw her. Speaking to reporters, the shadow minister for domestic violence prevention, Amanda Camm, said the treatment Tilly received was “nothing short of disgusting”.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters“I expected a lot better, and the women of Queensland and victims of sexual violence should expect a lot better. It is unacceptable.

 

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