Angus Taylor criticised for ‘tone deaf’ response to alleged attack on Helen Haines
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The criticism of the opposition leader’s remarks highlights tensions over how political violence is discussed in Parliament, which could affect public trust and party dynamics.
Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan say Coalition leader was wrong to deny link between parliamentary debate and political violence Angus Taylor has been criticised for his response to the alleged attack on Helen Haines, with crossbenchers Monique Ryan and Zali Steggall labelling a speech by the opposition leader “tone deaf” and saying he did not “read the room”. Parliament returned in Canberra on Monday, a week after an alleged attack outside the Indi MP’s northern Victorian electorate office, which
Angus Taylor is the opposition leader in Australia, while Helen Haines is a member of parliament whose office was allegedly attacked; crossbenchers Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan often speak on issues of political conduct.
- •Any further comments from Angus Taylor or the opposition on the incident
- •Updates on the police investigation into the alleged attack on Helen Haines
- •Parliamentary motions or debates addressing political violence