Australian politics live: Lambie says Hanson hasn’t apologised to her over cartoon mocking her medical condition

Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The husband of a Victorian Liberal party candidate has allegedly been assaulted during a confrontation over election signs. A Liberal party spokesperson on Monday evening confirmed the husband of their candidate for Yan Yean, Amanda Dow, was involved in an alleged incident in Mernda yesterday afternoon. We understand Ms Dow’s husband approached a member of the public who was removing Liberal party campaign signage and was allegedly assaulted. He suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital and was discharged today. Not right now. If I do anything that is apology-worthy, I’ll apologise. Continue reading...