The Liberal member for Warringah wore his gym gear into the House of Representatives
Dress and conduct in the Chamber
.....the ultimate discretion rests with the Speaker. In 1983 Speaker Jenkins stated that his rule in the application of this discretion was ‘neatness, cleanliness and decency’....
....In a statement to the House in 1999, Speaker Andrew noted that Members had traditionally chosen to dress in a formal manner similar to that generally accepted in business and professional circles, and that this was entirely appropriate; that it was widely accepted throughout the community that the standards should involve good trousers, a jacket, collar and tie for men and a similar standard of formality for women; and that these standards applied equally to staff occupying the advisers boxes, members of the press gallery and guests in the distinguished visitors gallery....
Journalist Patricia Karvelas kicked out of Question Time for showing too much skin
Leader of the House Christopher Pyne pointed out there was a dress code for journalists and politicians - including that men should wear a jacket and women are advised to uphold a similar standard while in the chamber.
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/journalist-patricia-karvelas-kicked-out-of-question-time-for-showing-too-much-skin/news-story/864c2eae75a8833413c34185824df02c
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