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Greens Defector’s Use of Slur Against Fellow Senator Exposed in Text Leak

Greens Senator Lidia Thorpe apologized for saying to Liberal Senator Hollie Hughes, 'at least I keep my legs shut,' during a Senate debate, expressing regret for her inappropriate language.
Senator Hughes expressed disappointment, stating that the comments seemed to reference her son, who has autism, and said, 'when someone invokes someone's child, I think they have crossed a line.'
Liberal Senator Amanda Stoker emphasized the importance of improving the workplace culture within Parliament House following the incident.
Senator Thorpe had taken personal leave from Parliament after the controversy and rejected claims that her comments targeted Hughes' family.

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Greens defector’s use of slur against fellow senator exposed in text leak

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