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Senator Babet Defies IPSC Sanctions Over Offensive Comments

3/3/2026

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Senator Ralph Babet of the United Australia Party rejected sanctions from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC) for offensive social media comments, calling the findings 'dumb'.
The IPSC reprimanded Babet for breaching behavior codes twice in 2024, including using racial slurs and derogatory terms.
He refused mandated sensitivity training and criticized the IPSC's authority.
Greens spokesperson Stephanie Hodgins-May expressed concern over the lack of consequences.
A government spokesperson defended the IPSC's independence.

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Senator Ralph Babet of the United Australia Party rejected sanctions from the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission (IPSC) for offensive social media comments, calling the findings 'dumb'.
The IPSC reprimanded Babet for breaching behavior codes twice in 2024, including using racial slurs and derogatory terms.
He refused mandated sensitivity training and criticized the IPSC's authority.
Greens spokesperson Stephanie Hodgins-May expressed concern over the lack of consequences.
A government spokesperson defended the IPSC's independence.