Helen Haines (Indi, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Prime Minister. The nation is watching this parliament's response to the events of the past month and is crying out for action on the appalling treatment of women. Right now there are two bills before the House: the sex discrimination commissioner bill from the member for Warringah and the parliamentary standards bill I introduced in October. These are two good faith bills that, if passed, would make a concrete difference and demonstrate to the nation that the Prime Minister is willing to finally act and show real leadership. Why won't you support these bills so we can pass them as a matter of urgency?

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