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Haines attack fuels debate over online safety and council motion

The debate over a digital duty of care bill has followed the attack on Helen Haines, while WA Minister for Women Simone McGurk says abuse of politicians remains widespread.

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  • The Australian Financial Review argues that invoking violence against women to support the government’s digital duty of care bill risks using the Haines attack to justify online censorship. The Australian Financial Review

  • A motion raised after the attack, calling for violence to be condemned and debate to remain respectful, split a NSW council, according to Crikey. Crikey

  • Simone McGurk says abuse directed at politicians and public figures comes from across the political spectrum; she and her staff face abuse, ABC News and Business News report. ABC NewsBusiness News