The Labour Party whips have responded to MP Gaurav Sharma's claims of bullying in parliament as it works to resolve issues between him and his staff.
Backbencher Dr Sharma has blasted his party, the Prime Minister's office and the Parliamentary Service saying MP-on-MP bullying is rampant, and even promoted and facilitated by party whips.
Māni Dunlop got the latest on the developing story from political reporter Anneke Smith.