As the government stands firm against calls to raise Newstart, key MPs call for a federal integrity commission. All the day’s events, live
“A bit of a beat up,” says Coalition male MP about whether the Coalition is a welcoming place for women on the day two Coalition women staffers talk about their treatment within the party.
Is the coalition a welcoming place for women? "Of course it is" replies @DaveGillespieMP How so, why? "It's a bit confected. The coalition is a very welcoming place for women in general. It's a bit of a beat up, I think." #auspol @SBSNews pic.twitter.com/xu3fA3lWQD
The bells are ringing – which means parliament is about to start.
I am already on my fourth coffee, so this is going to be *fun*.
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