Chlöe Swarbrick ejected from House after accusing Speaker of double standards

Tuesday 4 August 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 4 Aug, 4:39pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Winston Peters, Chlöe Swarbrick

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick was removed from Parliament's debating chamber after criticising Speaker Gerry Brownlee for alleged double standards. The incident occurred during question time following a controversy regarding racist remarks made by Winston Peters to a Chinese MP.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 4 Aug, 3:10pm

   Winston Peters not apologising for ‘racist’ comments, Chlöe Swarbrick kicked out of House (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 4 Aug, 4:02pm

   Watch: Swarbrick booted out of House for saying Speaker has ‘double standards’ (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsTue 4 Aug, 4:39pm

   Swarbrick kicked from House, accuses Speaker of 'double standards' (opens in new tab)