Senator Jacqui Lambie has blasted the “extremely distasteful” politicisation of the Brittany Higgins case, urging all parliamentarians to dump the issue from the political arena.
The case is set to dominate both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the final sitting week of parliament as the Coalition is expected to target Finance Minister Katy Gallagher over her knowledge of the allegations prior to them becoming public.
However, Ms Lambie said the matter should be removed from the political arena altogether and left with the courts. Senator Jacquie Lambie argued the case should be taken out of parliament altogether. Picture: Sky News Australia She said MPs are often approached with distressing cases and this matter may prevent the process going forward.
“Quite frankly I think it’s getting very nasty, I think it’s getting very disappointing I just want this removed from the Senate itself.” Cabinet ministers have already expressed their desire to stick by Ms Gallagher and vehemently defend the Finance Minister in the face of growing Coalition attacks.
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