MP Bob Katter Referred to Parliamentary Standards Commission

North Queensland MP Bob Katter could face disciplinary action for comments made during a Brisbane press event.

Independent member for Kennedy Bob Katter speaks during an address at the National Press Club in Canberra, Friday, February 14, 2025. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will ask the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission to investigate the Member for Kennedy Bob Katter after he threatened to punch a journalist.

On Aug. 28, Katter held a media conference in Brisbane where he called for an overhaul of immigration policy to only allow migrants with compatible values to be allowed into Australia.