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Politics
Tess Ikonomou

Politicians face losing pay for poor behaviour

Politicians could face financial penalties for misbehaviour under a parliamentary standards body. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Poorly behaved politicians could have their pay docked under a proposed body tasked with investigating alleged misconduct. 

Public Service Minister Katy Gallagher said a draft for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission had been leaked, but would impose sanctions on politicians found to be in breach. 

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