Liberal Paul Scarr breaks ranks to condemn major parties, saying he will write to Queensland attorney general
Labor and the Coalition have blocked a vote on a bill that would have banned the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth, with the government saying it was the responsibility of the states and territories.
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe introduced the bills into the Senate, which would prevent shackling and stop children being strip-searched.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/15/labor-coalition-bill-banning-shackling-incarcerated-women-ntwnfb
Author : Krishani Dhanji and Tory Shepherd
Publish date : 2026-10-15 00:22:00
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