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Australia's major parties set to reject bill banning shackling in…

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe introduced the bill in the Senate, while Liberal Paul Scarr says he will write to Queensland's attorney general; the buck keeps travelling.

On air: Gloria Vance and Brock Thunderson on BBN Tonight
Published 9:07 PM ET, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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First reported by The Guardian: “Labor and Coalition set to reject bill to stop incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 9:07 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Brock Thunderson.
Topics: Australia.

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The GuardianLabor and Coalition set to reject bill to stop incarcerated women being shackled in childbirth

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Canberra, Labor and the Coalition are set to reject a bill that would ban the shackling of incarcerated women during childbirth, with the government saying it is a matter for the states and territories.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIndependent senator Lidia Thorpe introduced the bill, and Liberal senator Paul Scarr broke ranks to condemn both major parties and said he will write to Queensland's attorney general, per The Guardian.

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