“In the scheme of disgusting statements made in this chamber, that surely ranks at the top of them,” he said. But at the time, Coalition Senator Ben Small instantly protested what he said he heard, calling it “the most outrageous statement” directed at Senator Hughes. The reported interjection from Senator Thorpe, about 7.25pm on Wednesday, was not picked up by chamber video and audio recordings. Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has been accused of “slut-shaming” and intimidation, after she allegedly told a Liberal senator to “keep her legs shut” during a heated debate.Ĭoalition, Labor and crossbench members on Thursday morning criticised Senator Thorpe for reportedly aiming the slur at Liberal senator Hollie Hughes during a heated debate about people with a disability.
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