Kate Thwaites
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Federal Member for Jagajaga. Authorised by K. Thwaites, ALP, 37 Burgundy St, Heidelberg.
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I went on ABC tv to talk about why the
#March4Justice
was so important and Morrison Government Senator Ben Small decided to talk over me. It's so distressing just how much this Government doesn't get it.
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#mansplained
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Barnaby Joyce on Christian Porter: 'He's had a bad day at the wicket... he's an incredibly capable politician... I believe he should be given a future chance at some senior role.'
That's the Acting PM. Every day this Government reaches new lows.
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Still thinking about Scott Morrison saying he's been 'blessed' not having a child with disability. Every child is a blessing, and deserves to be a valued and supported member of our community. Morrison doesn't get it and that's why the
#ndis
isn't working
#LeadersDebate
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It is infuriating that Craig Kelly has this morning introduced another anti-vax bill into the Parliament.
Seconded by a member of the LNP party room.
Spreading dangerous misinformation at a critical time for our communities. Should be called out by the PM
#auspol
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In Kooyong they've received $5.7 m in federal government grants.
Just across the river, in my electorate of Jagajaga, we've received less than $800,000.
We need a National Anti-Corruption Commission now.
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I'm at a street stall and just had an aged care worker crying while speaking to me about all the elderly people she sat next to while they died of Covid.
Who cares if Albo can't recite every policy, the point is the policy is there.
#auspol
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Just so tired of this Government.
My children's childcare center is in the second week of an outbreak. Families and educators are struggling to find rats.
But Barnaby Joyce says the problem is people hoarding, not his Government failing to do its job.
#auspol
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The same PM who told women at
@march4justiceau
they were lucky not to be shot has said nothing to condemn violence on our streets in Melbourne. Would be great to have a Federal Government backing the majority of Melburnians who are doing the right thing.
#auspol
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For Scott Morrison to say he believes ‘that’s what Brittany would want’ in
#QT
today shows he still does not get it. Firstly, show some respect - call her Ms Higgins. Secondly, you don’t speak on her behalf. Listen to her, and genuinely change the culture and power structure.
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When you know you've done the wrong thing; blame the journalist, question his ideology, and talk about your office bet.
@GregHuntMP
demonstrating once again how the Morrison Government thinks it's above any scrutiny.
#auspol
.
@mjrowland68
asks Federal Health Minister
@GregHuntMP
why he attached a Liberal Party logo to a Government announcement about COVID-19 vaccines.
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Gilbert John was so excited to be part of the year that was 2020 that he came three weeks early. Daniel, Harriet and I are delighted to have him here. My special thanks to the wonderful staff at Mercy Hospital in Heidelberg for their care.
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@KKeneally
getting it 100% on
#insiders
this morning when she says this debate can't just be about those women in Parliament. It's about the assault, the harassment, the discrimination that women across the country experience.
#auspol
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I feel so angry heading into work this morning. The building I got elected to because I want to change people's lives for the better has instead broken too many. These things don't just happen - the culture of impunity has been allowed from the top. 1/2
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I am heartbroken. You form a special bond with the colleagues you first get elected with. For me none was as special or as strong as the bond Peta and I formed. She was my go to person when times were hard, as well as when they were good, and all the times in between.
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I'm furious. I'm demanding change. But Scott Morrison's not listening
#auspol
#march4justice
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Grace Tame: "Let's drive a paradigm shift of shame away from those who have been abused and onto abusive behaviour." Immensely powerful speech
@PressClubAust
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It is important Australia's elections don't stray into Trump-like territory.
During the referendum campaign, members of the Opposition made comments that could undermine trust the integrity and independence of the
@AusElectoralCom
.
Our democracy is precious.
#auspol
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Now we've got a date for our new Parliament, July 26 must mark the start of it being a radically different place for women. Australian women have been clear about their desire for change.
It's now on all of us MPs to make sure the behavior women see reflects that.
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A catastrophic failure of leadership - that's all we're getting out of the Morrison-Joyce Government on climate change.
#auspoI
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Australia should be a renewable energy superpower.
Why is the PM passing up this opportunity to create jobs and a clean energy future?
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What a mess. Australians were already confused and let down by Morrison's slow vaccine rollout. Now it's even more unclear when they'll be able to be immunized.
#auspol
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The PM still has not removed Andrew Laming from his $23k role as chair of the employment and education committee.
It's a failure of leadership.
And the Government shut me down today when I told them to do something about it.
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Shorter
@RNBreakfast
this morning:
Fran: Are the Nationals finally ready to end the decade long climate wars?
Bridget McKenzie: Nup.
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As workplaces across the country have adapted to life in a pandemic, it's unbelievable that the Prime Minister couldn't find a way for Parliament to adapt. He just can't stand scrutiny. But democracy matters.
#auspol
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The Morrison-Joyce Government does not take Australian women and their concerns seriously.
#auspol
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There needs to be serious reckoning, and a dedication to actually changing the culture, not just managing headlines and being slippery with the facts. Women should be safe in this and every workplace.
#EnoughIsEnough
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There are no ‘sides’ in this. There is a woman and three children murdered by someone they should have been able to trust. It’s vital police recognize this. Otherwise how will other women and children get the help they need?
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So the PM says he's long had concerns about this staffer. Yet he protected Craig Kelly's preselection. He did not protect young people at risk. Next time talk it over with Jenny for some moral compass, PM.
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My best efforts at a goodbye 📸 as I head off to Canberra for the start of our new Parliament.
Leaving them behind is hard, getting to do great things for our country and community does make it worth it.
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Third day in a row. Government members once again voting to protect Andrew Laming's committee position.
#EnoughIsEnough
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I get lots of letters in this job.
But I particularly appreciated this one from 8 year old Elle, asking me to change the symbols on pedestrian lights, so they don't all look like men.
#auspol
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Vale Archie Roach.
A true story teller and musician. Every time I saw him perform felt special.
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The sun is out, democracy sausages are on and it's time to vote Labor.
#springst
#VictoriaVotes
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Our national security shouldn't be weaponised by the Morrison Government for political gain.
Talking national security with
@DaveSharma
on
#CapitalHill
today.
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Government members currently voting to protect Andrew Laming's position as committee chair. So much for standards. So much for this being a budget day for women.
#auspol
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Yesterday in Parliament we debated the need for a National Integrity Commission. It’s something I think is more important than ever, and I said so.
@Barnaby_Joyce
talked about Teletubbies, so I guess the Government doesn’t take it quite as seriously. 🤷♀️
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Now when else have I heard about the Morrison PMO backgrounding against a woman when they didn't like what she had to say? 🤔
#auspol
#EnoughIsEnough
An unwanted advance, 'bully boys' and backgrounding: former Liberal MP Julia Banks on her time in Parliament House
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The Aged Care Minister says government has done all it can to keep aged care safe.
Clearly doesn't understand his job.
Staff not vaccinated, working across multiple sites. How is that keeping people safe?
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People's lives are being torn apart. Women will lose freedoms.
Those who helped our troops are at risk.
And this is the flippant response from
@mattjcan
. You're an absolute disgrace.
Does anyone know whether the Taliban will sign up to net zero?
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The tweet you send to justify your position when you've too busy writing op eds and sniping from the sidelines to secure us the vaccines that would have got us out of lockdown earlier.
#notaleaderjustaliberal
#CovidVic
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Some progress today, but a long way to go before Victorians, who have given up so much, get the same freedoms as NSW.
In Sydney at 70%, no masks outdoors, indoor retail, cinemas, gyms & pools are open, & hospitality has a 4sqm rule.
None of which can happen in Melbourne.
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The Morrison Government currently trying to introduce voter suppression laws in Parliament. Trump style undermining of democracy. There is not a problem with vote discrepancy in Australia. No one was prosecuted for multiple voting at the 2019 election 1/3
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Their majority is more important than your health and safety.
Really goes to the heart of this government.
.
@Barnaby_Joyce
said he's in continual discussion with George Christensen. But warned "if you start prodding the bear" the situation will worsen for the federal government.
"I can assure you that when you've got a thin margin, don't start giving reasons for a by-election."
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Update: after years of climate wrecking policies, and weeks of feverish posturing, Scott Morrison still hasn't committed to net-zero. Matt Canavan is happy for Australians to pay more on their mortgages though.
As you were then. 🤡🤡
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We had time to prepare. Why weren’t plans put in place so that older people were kept safe?
@ScottMorrisonMP
you need to explain this to all the families who have lost loved ones.
Neither the federal health department or the aged care regulator developed a COVID-19 plan for aged care, the aged care royal commission has heard. via
@australian
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@AstraKate
@RyanJon
Very sorry to hear this.
@RyanJon
I hope your mum is ok. I very much want Jagajaga prepoll to be an environment of respect, not aggression.
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The whole gang's off to Canberra.
🤞the smiles last the road trip.
(Not pictured: the 16 month old backseat passenger).
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A day after the 'plan' was announced, there's still no substance, no modelling, and absolutely no way we can believe that Morrison and Joyce will take action to address climate change.
#auspol
#ClimateAction
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Still stuck on the fact that
@ScottMorrisonMP
's plan to help women given birth on the side of the road is to upgrade the highway. Australian women need a government that understands their lives
#pinkrecession
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So Scott Morrison is back in Victoria after spending the pandemic belittling our efforts and making life harder for us.
And surprise, surprise he doesn't come with anything genuine, just a too little too late EV announcement
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Must watch. Must try not to despair.
Question: Is awarding $40 million of taxpayers’ money to seats Scott Morrison wanted to win at the election after caretaker mode kicked in within the guidelines?
Answer: Watch this clip… P.S I can’t promise an answer.
#SportsRorts
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Officially declared as the Member for Jagajaga!
Thanks to the
@AusElectoralCom
staff who conduct our elections with such professionalism. You make our democracy stronger.
It's a privilege to be elected.
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Our Jagajaga Yes campaigners have been working for months now, holding conversations at train stations, local shops, doorknocking.
Wonderful to have
@LindaBurneyMP
and Dean Parkin join us this morning as prepoll begins.
It’s a huge Heidelberg welcome this morning as pre-poll kicks off this week.
The current system isn’t working, so Indigenous Australians are asking for a Voice.
Voting YES will help fix the mess, but no means more of the same. Let’s get this done.
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But merit
Henry Pike will replace Andrew Laming as the LNP’s candidate for Bowman. Mr Pike was the only male candidate in the five-way preselection race.
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Just landing in Melbourne from Canberra so I can be with my family and community for this lockdown.
Before I left Parliament I took every opportunity to call on the Morrison Government to do its job. We don't want sympathy, we want vaccines and proper quarantine.
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If you can, tune in now for
@StephenJonesMP
incredibly powerful and personal speech on the harmful impacts of Morrison Government's religious discrimination bill on trans and gay kids
#auspol
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Scott Morrison shows that he doesn't care that women have lost their jobs, that childcare workers are largely female, and that Australian childcare is some of the most expensive in the OECD. He just doesn't seem to care about women.
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Last year I urged all MPs to do more to make Parliament a safe place for women to work. That need is urgent. My thoughts and support are with those who are survivors.
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So much thankfulness and pride for all in our community who have pulled together to get Melbourne through this really tough lockdown.
No thanks to the PM for Sydney who wasn't there, didn't get our vaccines in time, but now turns up with a self congratulatory Op Ed
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There is a desperate need in this country for more social housing.
What a missed opportunity that it didn't form part of the Government's
#homeblunder
scheme.
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Scott Morrison failed to make sure we had enough rapid tests for Christmas/NY - a period where of course we are all doing more socializing.
Now he tells us he can't make them free.
At every stage of this pandemic we've been let down by how he just doesn't do his job.
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In lockdown, speaking in Parliament remotely, I tried to explain just how let down we feel by the Morrison Government's failure to get vulnerable people vaccinated.
We deserve a Federal Government that is supporting us, not one ducking responsibility.
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For the first time in a decade, our Parliament is coming together to deliver real action on climate change (well most of it is).
Today is a good day.
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Feeling for
@BrittHiggins_
and every victim survivor of sexual assault who has gone to trial and paid a much too high a price with their mental health.
And for those who haven't been able to go to trial.
We've got work to do to make this better.
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And now
@sussanley
takes a dixer to explain how JobKeeper is supporting workers in female dominated industries. Except, of course, early education workers.
#qt
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What's clear: PM engaging in window dressing of adding 'women' to ministerial titles, and saying Minister Payne is effectively 'the prime minister for women'. Not clear: Will he start listening to women yet?
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Just no. So tired of men who think it's appropriate to behave in this way. Heard John Coates say on radio he's 'convinced' them to stay. No you didn't 'convince' anyone. You behaved like a bully.
#EnoughIsEnough
‘You are going to the opening ceremony.’ Here is that awkward exchange between AOC President John Coates and Queensland Premier
@AnnastaciaMP
at a media conference in Tokyo last night.
#Brisbane2032
@BreakfastNews
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Being persuaded by the students in class 4D at Montmorency South PS, who wrote to me about what they care about.
From electric vehicles, to tackling waste and making our local parks even better, there are some big ideas here for me to follow up.
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Take responsibility. Say sorry. Get on with fixing it.
All the things we do in our daily lives when we get things wrong.
What's wrong with the PM that he can't?
#ScottyTheBlameShifter
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Today the Prime Minister urged women to come forward to disclose sexual harassment assault just minutes before he used one of these such disclosures as a defence strategy for his own failings. He still doesn't get it.
#EnoughIsEnough
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Privilege to hear
@TamePunk
and
@BrittHiggins_
at
@PressClubAust
today. Their bravery and intelligence demands action from those of us in Parliament.
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The Victorian Liberal missed the opportunity to show there's no place for hatred and division in our community.
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Morrison once again using
#qt
to explain to Australian women how they've never had it so good.
Even while the gender pay gap has gone up, and women are struggling under the load of covid care, remote learning and work.
#ScottyTheGaslighter
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An absolute privilege to be re-elected as the Member for Jagajaga.
Thank you.
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It's time for an end to impunity for men who harass women in politics and to do the unfinished work for women across our community. That's Jenny Macklin and my call in our new book, Enough Is Enough. Extract in
@smh
today.
#EnoughisEnough
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@andrewprobyn
tells
#insiders
he's heard Scott Morrison was in meetings where the PM revealed he was gobsmacked the gender pay gap existed! 🤯🤯
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Except none of the evidence supports this. Irresponsible journalism at a time when our community needs accurate reporting.
Sky News host Peta Credlin says the "beginning of the end" in Victoria occurred after the state's citizens saw thousands of protesters being allowed to hit the streets without repercussion as the risk of coronavirus infection remained an issue.
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Grace Tame's bravery and fierceness has changed our country. She deserves our thanks and our acknowledgment of the toll that has taken.
@TamePunk
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Grace Tame wanted to speak. But repeatedly sharing her story has taken its toll on the 2021 Australian of the Year.
@tamepunk
‘Grace Under Fire’ TONIGHT
#AustralianStory
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'They treat $13 billion of waste in public finance like a few gold coins slipping through a hole in their pocket. $13 billion is what the Morrison government allocated in additional funding to the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the last budget.'
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Ms Higgins courage has rewritten our national conversation. I hope she gets space for the support she deserves. Im sorry for her experience and my thoughts are with her and those around her supporting her.
Brittany Higgins hospitalised and receiving support ‘after months of political pressure’
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Apparently
@DanTehanWannon
is too busy to respond to my letter asking him to restore JobKeeper for early education workers stood down without pay. But if you’re calling with an attack on Dan Andrews, he’s ready to talk
#qt
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After hearing
@Bowenchris
at
@PressClubAust
I'm looking forward to getting back to Parliament for the two important climate bills we'll be bringing forward.
✅ Enshrining in legislation our emissions reduction targets for 2030 and 2050 and
✅ Making EVs more affordable
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This 👇
The first thing Karen Andrews should do when she’s sworn in as the Minister for Home Affairs is release Priya, Nades and their two children from detention on Christmas Island.
It's time for this family to go home to Biloela.
#HomeToBilo
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My growing bump and I taking part in the launch of Labor’s Women’s budget statement, with
@AlboMP
@JulieCollinsMP
and a whole bunch of
#crediblewomen
. The Morrison Government forgot women in its budget. Labor knows they need to be front and centre.
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It's no small thing to demonstrate you can be an effective political leader by showing empathy and authenticity.
Thank you,
@jacindaardern
Wishing you and your family all the best for what comes next.
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It's time for cultural and structural change in our Parliament. Pleased to talk with
@mjrowland68
this morning.
Jenny Macklin and my new book, Enough is Enough, is about the unfinished work we need to do to make women safe and more equal in Parliament and our community.
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