Australia politics live: Haines’s first words after waking were of concern for staff and bystanders; restrained start to question time

Follow live updatesGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastSteggall calls for civility and respectIndependent MP Zali Steggall has called for more respect in times of disagreement, telling ABC that leadership and words matter.We absolutely need to make sure there is more civility and respect.Social media is a platform where they can send abuse and threats through direct messages, call my electorate office, or send pretty revolting stuffIt’s just quite shocking how disconnected from manners and reality…

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