Gilmore MP Ann Sudmalis has lashed out in federal parliament at critics after a post on her Facebook page attracted almost 800 comments, the vast majority of which were negative.
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The social storm erupted when Mrs Sudmalis posted her open letter to ABC managing director Mark Scott, in which she said the decision to close the ABC's Nowra office was "deplorable" and that the cut should have been made elsewhere.
Speaking in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, Mrs Sudmalis said, "This week we wear the White Ribbon of respect.
"Judging by internet comments, many keyboard warriors have a long journey before they can respect themselves.
"Until this week week I've never been accused of being a lamb nor a lion. I proudly say in this house, though, I will always roar for my community."
In her speech, she took aim at what she called Labor's "contempt for fiscal responsibility" which meant every government department would have to cut their spending.
"The ABC is not exempt," she told the house.
"Let's put these things in perspective. Six years of Labor and $16 billion was ripped from defence, not a squeak, but a reduction of $3.3 million, just 4.6 per cent, from the ABC and the world's about to collapse."
She posted the video of her speech on her Facebook, with the following words:
"I'd like to thank everyone who has taken the time to comment on my Facebook over the past two days.
"As the overwhelming majority of those commenting are from outside Gilmore, it's great to see so many people taking an interest in the South Coast of NSW.
"Regarding the ABC, I will never apologise for standing up for the people of Gilmore, and I entirely stand by my comments on the closure of the ABC's Nowra office."