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Liberal backbenchers Katie Allen and Sarah Henderson call for drug and alcohol testing in Parliament House
Two prominent female Liberal backbenchers are calling for politicians to be drug and alcohol tested as part of wider workplace cultural reforms at Parliament House.
Key points:
- Senator Henderson said she had heard talk of drug use within political circles
- Katie Allen floated the idea of banning alcohol at Parliament House altogether
- Dr Allen said she was appalled by an “underlying lack of professionalism” in Parliament House
During their appearance on the ABC’s Insiders program, Katie Allen and Sarah Henderson referenced the Safe at Work Report when talking about how to create a safer environment for women at Parliament House.
During the interview, Senator Henderson said she had heard talk of drug use within political circles.
“MPs and…
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