Despite growing calls for an investigation - including by former Labor MPs - into claims Senator Kitching was bullied, Anthony Albanese says an independent is not needed.
Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese speaks at a press conference during a visit to Aries Rail in Perth, Thursday, March 3, 2022. NO ARCHIVINGLabor leader Anthony Albanese won't commit to an independent inquiry to examine bullying allegations against late Victorian senator Kimberley Kitching.Despite growing calls for an investigation - including by former Labor MPs - into claims Senator Kitching was bullied, the opposition leader said an independent was not needed.
Mr Albanese said Senator Kitching did not make a formal complaint about any bullying allegations and did not come to him directly with any concerns. "... There was no complaint put in by Kimberley, my office is open to every member of the caucus," he said.Mr Albanese said there was always "argy bargy" from time to time within Labor, and the appointment and removal of MPs from various committees was a normal part of politics.
"I won't be lectured by a prime minister who will not debate issues in parliament and who gags debate."As Labor's national executive prepares to meet on Wednesday to find Senator Kitching's replacement, former Labor MP Michael Danby said allegations she was bullied and ostracised by the party's Senate leadership team should be independently examined.
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