Coalition women call for MP drug and alcohol testing in response to sexual misconduct crisis

Liberal MPs Katie Allen and Sarah Henderson say parliament’s work culture needs an overhaul

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Liberal MPs are calling for drug and alcohol testing of MPs as part of a shake-up of political culture following a series of sexual misconduct allegations plaguing the Morrison government.

Katie Allen, who worked as a doctor before entering politics, said she had been shocked at the “underlying lack of professionalism” she had witnessed in Parliament House since her election in 2019.

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