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Politician apologises for yelling, swearing in staff meeting

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Bovill, M. (2026, September 17). Politician apologises for yelling, swearing in staff meeting. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-17/fiona-carrick-apologises-legislative-assembly-conduct-breach/107165540

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Fiona Carrick, an Independent MLA, has apologized for yelling and using profanity during a staff meeting, violating the Legislative Assembly’s code of conduct. The incident was investigated by a committee that also considered previous complaints about her office's handling of bullying issues. The committee recommended her apology, noting it stemmed from efforts to address workplace tensions despite past shortcomings in addressing these concerns.

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Independent MLA Fiona Carrick apologized for yelling and using profanity during a staff meeting at the Legislative Assembly, breaching its code of conduct. A committee investigated the incident and found that it was part of a pattern of behavior, including inadequate responses to bullying complaints in her office. The committee recommended Ms. Carrick's apology, noting she had sincerely but unsuccessfully attempted to resolve tensions within her team.

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Carrick PERSON · 2× Fiona Carrick PERSON · 2× the Legislative Assembly ORG · 1×

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Independent MLA Fiona Carrick apologises for yelling, swearing in code of conduct breach In short: Independent MLA Fiona Carrick has apologised for an outburst that was found to have breached the code of conduct for members of the Legislative Assembly.

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2026-09-17 · ABC News (AU)

Politician apologises for yelling, swearing in staff meeting · assertive framing

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A committee that investigated the incident found that it indicated Ms Carrick's previous behaviour, including allegations of inadequate responses to bullying complaints in the office. asserted

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Ms Carrick apologised on the recommendation of the committee, which said she had genuinely but unsuccessfully tried to address tensions in her office. asserted

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