Ex-Attorney General Christian Porter has resigned from his role as a Minister and returned to the backbench, but many experts believe he will be back in a position of significant power, and possibly even the top job in the not-too-distant future.

But why does it seem like some politicians can weather any storm that comes their way no matter how big the scandal, while others are cast out forever at the slightest hint of an allegation?

The Quicky speaks with a former female MP who was ousted on the basis of some nasty rumours, and an Australian politics expert to find out what factors decide who can stay in Parliament, and who has to go.

CREDITS 

Host/Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Siobhán Moran-McFarlane

Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri

Guests:

Emma Husar - Former Labor MP for the Division of Lindsay until allegations by a former staff member of sexual harassment and bullying saw her fired from her role in Parliament and ousted from the Party

Mark Kenny - Australian Studies Professor at the Australian National University and host of the weekly politics and public affairs podcast, Democracy Sausage With Mark Kenny 

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