Australia politics live: MPs to pay tribute to Helen Haines as parliament resumes; Hanson says One Nation cartoons ‘not going anywhere’
Summary
Australia’s parliament has resumed amid calls for MPs to pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines, who was allegedly attacked last week. The session is also expected to address political safety and conduct, while a Victorian audit examines the use of police cells to hold prisoners for extended periods.Key Facts
- Speaker Milton Dick plans to call for civility in parliament, and some politicians are expected to sign a civility pledge.
- The pledge says signatories will act with honesty, respect and compassion in their political lives.
- Pauline Hanson said One Nation cartoons would remain despite criticism.
- Cabinet minister Mark Butler said threats of violence and death against MPs, their families and staff have changed dramatically during his nearly 20 years in parliament.
- Victoria’s auditor-general is examining whether police and justice agencies manage cell and prison capacity in ways that support human rights and the justice system.
- Reports said people held in Victorian police cells sometimes spent more than the recommended 14 days there, with some transported hundreds of kilometres.
- The audit is underway and is expected to be tabled early next year.
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