Senate debates

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Questions without Notice

Ministerial Conduct

2:15 pm

Photo of Larissa WatersLarissa Waters (Queensland, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Birmingham. The allegations aired on Four Corners last night reveal a culture of sexism, cover-ups, abuse of power and behaviour that could constitute a breach of the ministerial standards. These are not issues of the past, as the Prime Minister characterised them today; this culture continues. This is the parliament's Me Too moment and it needs a strong response to ensure that women working in this building feel safe. Will the Prime Minister investigate the behaviour of all his ministers for compliance with the ministerial standards, and will he stand aside Ministers Tudge and Porter while conducting such an investigation?

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