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PoliticsNow: Wong calls for respect over 'mean girls' claim

Penny Wong disagrees with Kimberley Kitching 'bullying' allegations, but is yet to decide whether to attend her funeral.

Jess Malcolm
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7:25AMMarch 16, 2022.
Updated 3:55PMMarch 18, 2022
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Penny Wong (R) congratulates Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching after she made her maiden speech in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in 2016. Picture: AAP
Penny Wong (R) congratulates Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching after she made her maiden speech in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in 2016. Picture: AAP

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