Politics latest: 'Looking for attention': Steggall, Littleproud in stoush over QT gesture

The chamber erupted during Tuesday's question time after Teal MP Zali Steggall referred to a man in the public gallery  who 'flipped the bird' as 'overweight', sparking fury amongst the opposition with Nationals Leader David Littleproud ending the session by shouting across the despatch boxes. 

David Littleproud clashes with Zali Steggall in house chamber. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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