US EditionHow Katter Lost His Way. To Work
Bob Katter's threat to punch a journalist over a question about his heritage has sparked bipartisan criticism and may lead to formal parliamentary censure this week, officials said.
- On Thursday, Bob Katter threatened Nine journalist Josh Bavas after a question about his Lebanese heritage at a press conference supporting anti-immigration rallies.
- Defending the anti-immigration 'March for Australia' rallies last week, Bob Katter and his son Robbie Katter attended Sunday marches, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and senior MPs addressed the immigration debate.
- Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has referred Katter to the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission and urged Speaker Milton Dick to act, citing his unacceptable behaviour and doubled-down threats.
- Parliament faces a test this week over Katter's conduct, with possible sanctions including pay docking, suspension, or referral to parliament's privileges committee; Murray Watt said formal censure may be considered.
- Katter's record shows longstanding controversies, with 37 per cent attendance overall, over 70 per cent last year, and provocative historical remarks including a 1989 claim and recent comments that `people are entitled to their sexual proclivities`.
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The Standard+4 Reposted by 4 other sources
Bob Katter in strife for threatening to punch reporter
The tirade of threats Bob Katter unleashed on a TV reporter has landed him in the parliamentary doghouse,...
·Warrnambool, Australia
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Katter referred to parliamentary standards tribunal after threatening outburst
Despite bipartisan condemnation of his threat to punch a reporter, the veteran politician doubled down on Monday, saying he should have been more aggressive.
·Sydney, Australia
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