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Nominated women senators hit back over laxity claims

Nominated women senators have defended themselves from allegations of persistent absenteeism and disinterest in the legislative duties of the House.

Their elected colleagues have claimed that many of them spend time on trips and others simply abscond duty because they are not under pressure to represent any particular county. This has raised fresh queries on the role of nominated senators.

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