Julie Bishop criticises parliamentary colleagues for 'appalling' behaviour
ABCJulie Bishop has taken aim at the behaviour of her parliamentary colleagues saying she has witnessed "appalling" behaviour she never would have accepted while running a major law firm 20 years ago. Key points: Citing Julia Banks' departure over bullying, Julie Bishop says behaviour in federal politics would not be tolerated in any other workplace Ms Bishop says all parties have a problem attracting and retaining women Former deputy leader says it's "too soon" for her to comment on spill that saw her and Malcolm Turnbull ousted Speaking at a Women's Weekly awards event in Sydney, the former foreign minister expanded on her experience of being a senior woman in the Turnbull government. "I've never felt bullied or intimidated in the National Party, but it's tough and we're not very kind to each other in the chamber," she said. "I can get quite robust in Question Time because I passionately believe that my views … and the National Party's vision for regional Australia is actually going to deliver the best benefit," she said.
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