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Our politicians can stand proud on their reputation drinking themselves under the table. And that's not all from the Crikey bunker.

Greens senator Lidia Thorpe was accused of making the disgusting comment towards Liberal senator Hollie Hughes on the floor of the senate chamber about 7.30pm on Wednesday.

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young delivered a scathing rebuke to Liberal Senator Ben Small during Senate Estimates on Monday telling the Western Australian to “back off”.

Financial Services Minister Jane Hume has called the Greens the “least civil party” in Parliament during an explosive clash with Senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

Traditionally, the final sitting weeks of the year can be dangerous times for political leaders. But even by those low expectations from watchers of politics, the past week has been a messy one for the PM.

Traditionally, the final sitting weeks of the year can be dangerous times for political leaders. But even by those low expectations from watchers of politics, the past week has been a messy one for the PM.

Traditionally, the final sitting weeks of the year can be dangerous times for political leaders. But even by those low expectations from watchers of politics, the past week has been a messy one for the PM.

Traditionally, the final sitting weeks of the year can be dangerous times for political leaders. But even by those low expectations from watchers of politics, the past week has been a messy one for the PM.

Some Coalition MPs express concerns to partyroom about impact on minority groups as PM prepares to introduce legislation

Divided Liberal and Nationals MPs have welcomed moves to consider new anti-discrimination laws in a parliamentary inquiry.