Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has truly apologised for making “wrong” and “insensitive” remarks in parliament by asking if a resistance MP had Tourette’s dysfunction.
During Question Time on Tuesday, Albanese made the assertion when encountering interjections from resistance frontbencher Angus Taylor.
“Have you got Tourette’s or something? You know, you just sit there, babble, babble, babble,” he claimed.
While he swiftly took out the comment, he handled immediate objection from numerous different MPs and supporters for making use of the issue as a disrespect.
Later on Tuesday, the pinnacle of state apologised for the statements within the House of Representatives.
“I made comments that were unkind and hurtful. I knew it was wrong as soon as I made the comment,” Mr Albanese claimed.
“I apologised and withdrew as quickly as I mentioned it, nevertheless it shouldn’t have occurred. I additionally wish to apologise to all of the Australians who are suffering from this incapacity.
” I are sorry for claiming it. It was incorrect, it was aloof and I apologise.”
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