article_snippet.sent: In the victim's impact statement, which was read out at court on the woman behalf, the woman said the woman will never be the same following the brutal attack. '
article_snippet.sent: The Mayor of three years said: 'By the sheer fact of (the assault) happening at a nightclub and alcohol is involved, (means people are) open to the possibility of risky behaviour, so I'm saying let's try and close that loophole.'
article_snippet.sent: They are shocked and devastated
article_snippet.sent: Australia's first Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
article_snippet.sent: Not only does this diminish their standing, this can shatter the confidence of the victim and often discourages their from seeking justice,' Eastern Sydney's Waverley mayor Sally Betts said.
article_snippet.sent: As a community we must stand against our elected leaders supporting convicted rapists.
article_snippet.sent: Posted week after sentencing!'.
highlights_snippet.sent: Says Liberal mayor is trying to 'close loophole' of 'risky behaviour' in young women .