Question time a 'total sham', inquiry told
Ronald MizenSenior reporter
The harassment and abuse hurled by federal MPs during question time would be illegal in any other workplace, says former speaker Harry Jenkins.
Mr Jenkins said there needed to be cultural and behavioral change among politicians and agreed question time was “a relic of the past”.
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Ronald Mizen reports on politics, economics, business and the law, with a focus on corporate regulators, lobbyists and investigations from Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
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