The Age Reports Sex could be banned in Parliament House and relationships between politicians and staff prohibited under a proposal being mulled by crossbench MPs.
Yesterday, independent MP Cathy McGowan said Washington had set a precedent worth considering, and she would begin a consultation to bring about similar measures in Canberra.
‘‘There is a belief the Parliament is behind community expectations and corporate practice,’’ she said. ‘‘The Parliament is a place of work, and good workplace practice includes clear expectations about behaviour.’’
Barnaby Joyce was not looking happy in Parliament yesterday. “What if the legislation is made retrospective?” He was thinking.
Deputy Prime Minster Barnaby Joyce in Parliament yesterday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
It’s okay. Barnaby. They don’t normally make legislation retrospective.
What’s done, can’t be undone.
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