An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Wednesday saw an ugly incident that brought shame on the Senate. It was shocking – full of provocation, accusations of racism, and what was described by Senate president Sue Lines as “physically threatening behaviour”.
Three women senators were at the centre of the uproar, which culminated in the maverick Lidia Thorpe being...
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