{
  "id": 17008140,
  "title": "We shouldn’t ‘blindly’ believe allegations of violence against women, Queensland’s new DV minister said in resurfaced comments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/we-shouldnt-blindly-believe-allegations-of-violence-against-women",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T04:22:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/29/amanda-stoker-qld-domestic-violence-dv-prevention-minister-comments-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Queensland's new Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, Amanda Stoker, has faced criticism for her past statements suggesting women should not \"blindly\" believe allegations of violence. In a 2023 article, Stoker argued that immediately believing accusers without careful evidence assessment could harm innocent defendants. Former Australian of the year Grace Tame expressed disappointment with Stoker's appointment, emphasizing the need for a fair trial system. Stoker's appointment has been met with mixed reactions from the community sector, as several support organizations have privately expressed concerns about her suitability for the role. Despite the criticism, Stoker's office stated that her prior comments should be considered within the broader context of her legal background and commitment to procedural fairness.",
  "summary": "Concerns raised about appointment of former federal senator who has previously supported the rights of people accused of sexual assault Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast Women’s safety advocates have raised concerns about the appointment of rightwing Queensland MP Amanda Stoker as the state’s minister for the prevention of domestic violence in light of her resurfaced…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}