Liberal Senator Anne Ruston emphasized the need for respectful political discourse following an alleged attack on independent parliamentarian Helen Haines within her constituency. Lawmakers in the House of Representatives previously gathered to honor Haines after the incident.
Ruston stressed that politicians carry a heavy duty to maintain strong discussions without retreating from public engagement. She argued that online abuse has escalated beyond acceptable boundaries and called for greater accountability from social media companies, specifically identifying Facebook as the most problematic platform alongside Instagram and TikTok.
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