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This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament

Rejected petition Significantly improve MP behavior in the house of commons

As elected leaders and spokespeople, there is an expectation that MPs behave in a manner that promotes positive values. The behaviors that are projected during session within the House of Commons frequently demonstrate a significant lack of respect, most recently bordering on playground like antics

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The Code of Conduct for MPs references Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness and Honesty as general principals. No where in the code is Respect referenced.

As a member of the electorate I expect that those responsible for discussing, debating and deciding the future of our Country do so in a manner that sets a good example. 'Your mum' is not intelingent debating, nor is jeering, laughing or pointing. These are behaviors that would not be accepted in primary school.

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