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An Australian woman who spoke out about her alleged rape in parliament – triggering #MeToo protests nationwide – is receiving care in hospital for her mental wellbeing.

Brittany Higgins, 26, entered hospital last Thursday her partner said.

David Sharaz told news outlets she was taking time to recover after “months of unrelenting political pressure”.

Ms Higgins’s case has sparked anger over a culture of sexism and misogyny in Australian politics.

Since speaking out in February, she has called for