Australian politics live: Lambie awaiting Hanson apology over cartoon; Liberal candidate’s husband allegedly attacked
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The piece highlights concerns about civility in Australian politics after an alleged attack on independent MP Helen Haines and a dispute over a cartoon, underscoring how political discourse can affect public standards.
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Political debate should be ‘robust but respectful’: Ruston A day after MPs addressed the House of Representatives paying tribute to independent Helen Haines, who was injured after an alleged attack in her electorate, Liberal senator Anne Ruston maintains that respect is necessary in political debate. What we do here sets the tone for what the rest of the nation thinks is acceptable. There is a huge responsibil
In Australia, the House of Representatives is the lower house of Parliament where MPs debate legislation; independents like Helen Haines often hold balance-of-power seats, and public debates about respect and media portrayals can influence political culture.
- •Updates on any police investigation into the alleged attack on Helen Haines
- •Further comments from Liberal senator Anne Ruston on standards of political debate