Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone

Federal Small Business Minister Anne Aly has condemned a parliamentary remark calling for her to be "stoned in the square" as racist and misogynistic, following a decision by the tax office. The Gold Coast MP who made the statement linked the comments to Aly and the prime minister, sparking a sharp political response. Aly has also disclosed receiving 19 death threats in the past week, raising concerns about escalating hostility in political discourse. The exchange highlights growing tensions over recent tax office actions and the language used in parliamentary debates.

After an opposition MP says she should be ‘shamed and stoned’, the federal minister hits back at ‘racist and misogynistic’ languageGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastAnne Aly has condemned as “racist” and “misogynistic” comments in parliament calling for her to be “stoned in the square” – while revealing she has received 19 death threats in the last week alone.The Gold Coast Liberal National MP Angie Bell, the member for Moncrieff, told the House of Representatives that Aly, the small business minister, and the prime minister should be “shamed and stoned in the square” over a decision made by the tax office. Continue reading...