Opposition leader criticised for using historical slur against gay men, with a spokesperson for Dutton saying ‘no offence was intended’
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Penny Wong says it’s “unsurprising” Peter Dutton would use an historical slur to attack the prime minister’s response to China, noting the opposition leader had opposed marriage equality.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Dutton said: “It was a phrase that shouldn’t have been used, and no offence was intended from Mr Dutton.”
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/mar/20/dutton-calling-albanese-limp-wristed-over-chinese-ships-unsurprising-wong-says-ntwnfb
Author : Sarah Basford Canales
Publish date : 2025-03-20 08:41:00
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