Brittany Higgins criticises federal inaction as Victoria moves to protect victim-survivors’ counselling records

Victoria is set to enhance legal protections for victim-survivors' confidential counselling records, a move championed by advocates like Brittany Higgins. Higgins, who experienced her own counselling records being subpoenaed, called the process a "violation" and has pushed for these changes. She has also voiced disappointment with the federal government, stating that its response to women's safety issues has "completely fallen off the agenda" since a significant review of the justice system's handling of sexual violence.

This development matters because it addresses a critical gap in victim protection, ensuring that sensitive therapeutic communications are shielded from legal processes that could re-traumatize survivors.