Anne Aly Death Threats Controversy

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How it changed

1. 13 Oct

   Opposition MP Angie Bell made the remarks before question time on Tuesday, which the opposition used for a second day to attack the government on behalf of small businesses following the Australian Tax Office’s decision to ban credit card payments used to pay tax bills.

   4 outlets · Sydney Morning Herald
2. 14 Oct

   'My concerns about this government's treatment of small and family businesses remain and I will continue to stand up for the hardworking Australians who run the businesses that provide jobs and keep our economy moving.'

   2 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 4 articles

• 14 Oct 'Stone her': Racism storm erupts as Liberal MP calls for Australia's first female Muslim MP to be 'shamed and stoned in the square'During a debate on tax policies in Australia’s House of Representatives, Liberal MP Angie Bell called for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Small Business Minister Anne Aly to be "shamed and stoned in the square." This comment led to immediate backlash, including 19 death threats against Dr. Aly, who is Australia's first female Muslim federal MP. Both MPs agreed that Bell’s language was inappropriate; she…Daily Mail
• 13 Oct Anne Aly reveals she has received 19 death threats in the last week aloneSmall Business Minister Anne Aly has disclosed that she received 19 death threats on social media within a single week, following comments by MP Angie Bell who called for Aly to be “stoned in the square” over a tax office decision. Aly condemned these remarks as racist and misogynistic, aligning with broader concerns about rising threats against politicians, particularly women, in Australia. Over 951 referrals or…The Guardian
• 13 Oct Anne Aly accuses Liberal MP of racism after 'stoning' commentLiberal MP Angie Bell made controversial remarks during a parliamentary speech, suggesting that Small Business Minister Anne Aly and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should be "shamed and stoned." After backlash, Bell retracted her comments, but Aly responded by calling the remarks racist, misogynistic, and against Australian values.ABC News (AU)
• 13 Oct Small business minister says she’s had 19 death threats this weekSmall Business Minister Anne Aly disclosed receiving 19 death threats this week after Liberal MP Angie Bell suggested Aly and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should be “stoned in the square” due to a tax office ban on credit card payments for taxes. Bell later apologized, stating her comment was made in anger over the government’s handling of small businesses but maintained concerns about the impact on these…Sydney Morning Herald

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