Bob Katter’s aggressive behaviour will be scrutinised by a parliamentary committee. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Tess Ikonomou in Canberra

Maverick MP Bob Katter could have his pay docked or face suspension after he was referred to parliament’s standards watchdog over his threats to punch a reporter.

Mr Katter sparked widespread condemnation after a prolonged outburst on Thursday when he threatened a Nine journalist following a question about his Lebanese heritage at a press conference about his plans to attend anti-immigration rallies.

Despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese telling the MP to take a “look at himself,” Mr Katter dug in and insisted he should have been more aggressive.

It’s prompted Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young to ask the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commissio

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