In response, lower house speaker Maree Edwards said: “Political paraphernalia and badges are not allowed in the house. My ruling stands.”
But Mrs Sandell argued that MPs often wore items of clothing to show support for various causes, "all of which could arguably be seen as political".
“An MP today is wearing a yellow pin, which could be perceived by some as support for the Israeli military. Others are wearing rainbow badges," she added.
The speaker declined to comment and said further clarification could be sought from her office.
MP David Southwick welcomed the ban, telling a local news outlet that his yellow pin, worn in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza, was "not even a comparison".
Mr David Southwick. Caulfield Legislative Assembly Liberal Party. Shadow Minister for Major Projects Shadow Minister for Transport Infrastructure ...
#hypocrisy thine own self be true
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