'Unsafe in this place': Greens MP claims sexual harassment by government senators

A Greens senator makes claims government MPs engaged in lewd comments harassing phone calls and unwanted touch towards her while working at Parliament House.

Lidia Thorpe

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A Greens senator has leveled explosive allegations against several government parliamentarians, accusing them of unwanted touches, lewd comments about her appearance and eating habits, and even unwarranted calls from a particular senator. 

Victorian senator Lidia Thorpe made the claims against two senators and two members of Parliament.

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By Sarah Collard, NITV News
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