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Should politicians be fined for bad behaviour?

Should politicians be fined for bad behaviour?

The Daily Aus

August 21, 202417m 3s

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Show Notes

Federal politicians found to have sexually harassed, assaulted, or bullied staff could be fined up to 5% of their salary under new draft laws. Legislation tabled in Parliament this week comes nearly three years after a 2021 workplace review, which detailed “a lack of clear standards of conduct, limited accountability and power imbalances” for those within the so-called “Canberra bubble”. In today’s deep dive, we’ll tell you all about the Government’s new proposal, and what it means for those who work in Parliament House.

Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Zara Seidler
Producer: Orla Maher

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