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Former Liberal MP Julia Banks left the party earlier this year, citing alleged gender bias and bullying as motivating her decision to leave, and Liberal Senator Lucy Gichuhi also raised bullying concerns last year.

 

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People who do not get their way throw tantrums. Not used to people telling them “No”...

Err what bullying? 🤔

Her new party is gender biased..100% female

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