WA's young female politicians will not give up despite rise in abuse

Key points

• Young WA politicians say they will keep going despite a rise in abuse. Youth parliamentarian Charlotte Rawlinson said she is scared but determined to stay involved.
• Busselton councillor Mikalya Love now has staff or colleagues walk her to her car after meetings, and police have been called to some council meetings. Federal MP Tanya Plibersek described abuse against parliamentarians as occurring at an industrial scale.
• Former prime minister Julia Gillard said more action is needed to protect women in politics.