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Social media corroding standards, says PM as he admonishes backbencher

Phillip Coorey
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The Prime Minister Scott Morrison says that social media is corroding societal values as Labor demanded he sack backbencher Andrew Laming after the Queensland MP was exposed for harassing two female constituents, including on social media.

Mr Laming apologised in Parliament late on Thursday afternoon after learning the Nine Network was about to air the story, but Labor leader Anthony Albanese said that was not enough.

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Phillip Coorey is the political editor based in Canberra. He is a two-time winner of the Paul Lyneham award for press gallery excellence. Connect with Phillip on Facebook and Twitter. Email Phillip at pcoorey@afr.com

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