An ABC journalist was kicked out of parliament for baring "too much skin".

ABC journalist Patricia Karvelas has been removed from Question Time in parliament for allegedly baring too much skin.

Karvelas tweeted about her disappointment moments after the incident, sharing a photo of the short-sleeved top she was wearing.

“I have just been kicked out of #QT because you can allegedly see too much skin,” she posted on Twitter.

I have just been kicked out of #QT because you can allegedly see too much skin. His insane #Auspol pic.twitter.com/51KipESXlG

— PatriciaKarvelas (@PatsKarvelas) December 3, 2018

When asked how she reacted to being removed from Question Time, the RN Drive host said, “I politely put my case that these are short sleeves.”

“I left when the attendant insisted. I think the rule is out of step with contemporary standards,” she added.

This is my controversial outfit #auspol pic.twitter.com/8Ve0ZTYEtl

— PatriciaKarvelas (@PatsKarvelas) December 3, 2018

Speaking to ABC News, Karvelas explained why she was marched out of Question Time.

“The attendant came up to me; she was very polite. She said she was essentially executing orders of her supervisor who said my clothes, what I’m wearing: too much shoulder,” she said.

“Basically, I needed to cover up more, I needed a jacket,” she continued.

“She said it wasn’t appropriate and I had to leave.”

Since posting about the incident, fellow journalists, politicians and members of the public have jumped to Karvelas’ defence, with many labelling the rule as “backwards” and “ridiculous”.

That’s bloody outrageous. The dress code (as defined by many Speakers) is ‘business attire’ and that is clearly what you’re wearing.

— Jeremy Travers (@JeremyTravers) December 3, 2018

Julie Bishop last Monday. @PatsKarvelas this Monday. pic.twitter.com/HSJlyAzbAR

— Airlie Walsh (@AirlieWalsh) December 3, 2018

You would be OK in America – they have the second amendment. Your right to bare arms protected… https://t.co/UIX6h5Ybz6

— Tanya Plibersek (@tanya_plibersek) December 3, 2018

High neckline, and definite sleeves. It’s summer in Australia, that’s a beautiful and professional work shirt. Being removed from question time over short sleeves is absurdity.

— Amy Thunig (@AmyThunig) December 3, 2018

Breaking : New dress code for female journalists announced commencing tomorrow at Parliament House @PatsKarvelas#qt #auspol #qldpol pic.twitter.com/NkGNhgLYli

— Comrade craigjack36 (@craigjack36) December 3, 2018

The coalition, losing its war on convincing Australians it is still the 1950s, is reducing its focus to parliament house. https://t.co/cNeC1xdCnC

— Erin Riley (@erinrileyau) December 3, 2018

What in fresh hell is this nonsense? “Too much skin”? #QT #auspol https://t.co/xfS1DxGArb

— J Kaul (@j_kaul) December 3, 2018

Speaking on Sydney’s 2GB radio station this afternoon, Karvelas said this isn’t the first time she’s been removed from Question Time due to dress code violations.

“This is the second time I’ve been kicked out of question time for my shoulders.”

– @PatsKarvelas on getting kicked out of question time today for her outfit choice.

— Ben Fordham Show (@SydneyLive2GB) December 3, 2018

Journalists in the press gallery in Canberra’s House of Representatives are expected to follow a strict dress code, which involves wearing jackets.

The rules state that appropriate dress “may include a shirt with collar, jacket and trousers for men, and a similar standard of formality for women”.

Last year, Greens MP Adam Bandt attempted to contest the “ridiculous bare arms” rule imposed on journalists in the press gallery.

I tried to get this ridiculous ‘bare arms’ rule changed last year. Sadly, it didn’t succeed then. I hope this time things are different. pic.twitter.com/HKpfOLDtoM

— Adam Bandt (@AdamBandt) December 3, 2018

What do you think about the dress code for journalists in the press gallery? Let us know in the comments.

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