Queensland Shadow Minister Ros Bates shouted "close your legs" at Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman during a parliamentary debate.

Queensland Shadow Minister for Women, Ros Bates, shouted "close your legs" at Minister for Women, Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services, Shannon Fentiman, during a heated exchange in parliament. Fentiman was discussing women's health and maternity services when Bates interrupted, causing a stir among fellow politicians. Premier Steven Miles called Bates' comment "disgraceful" and she has since faced heavy criticism.