Labor MP Anne Aly reports 19 death threats after parliamentary remark
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
Labor MP Anne Aly says she received 19 death threats after a fellow parliamentarian told her she should be 'stoned in the square'.
During question time on Tuesday, Liberal-National MP Angie Bell said Labor MPs Anne Aly and Anthony Albanese 'should be absolutely shamed and stoned in the square' over an Australian Taxation Office decision to ban credit card payments for businesses. Ms Bell was asked to withdraw the comment and did so.
In an Instagram video, Ms Aly said she had received 19 death threats on social media in the past week alone, and that previous threats had used similar language. She said the phrase 'stone her' should not be used by a parliamentarian, whether intended as literal or figurative. 'It is something that stands against our Australian values,' she said. 'We are a country that proudly stands against violence against women and against regimes that use brutal methods like stoning against women.'
Ms Aly described the comment as 'racist' and 'misogynistic'. She added that it was 'something that should never have been said'. Liberal frontbencher Tim Wilson said on the ABC that 'Angie was the first to hop up and withdraw her comments'.
How it is being reported
- Labor MP Anne Aly reveals 19 death threats after parliamentary stoning remarkA Labor MP has slammed “racist” comments made in parliament, revealing she has been inundated with death threats in a single week.Perth Now · 13 Oct, 08:17
- Labor MP Anne Aly reveals 19 death threats after parliamentary stoning remarkA Labor MP has slammed “racist” comments made in parliament, revealing she has been inundated with death threats in a single week.The West Australian · 13 Oct, 08:17
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