General
Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologises to News Corp for claiming media giant was dealing with its own harassment complaint
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been forced to make an embarrassing apology, conceding his claim media giant News Corp needed to clean up its own house before lecturing others on workplace behaviour was “insensitive” and based on wrong information.
Key points:
- Mr Morrison said he deeply regretted claiming that News Corp was dealing with a complaint of workplace harassment
- He apologised after News Corp chairman Michael Miller slammed his behaviour and said no such complaint existed
- Mr Morrison said he stood by his other remarks made in the press conference
In a late night post on his Facebook page, Mr Morrison said he deeply regretted his comments.
The Prime Minister was widely accused on Tuesday morning of trying to weaponise claims of…
-
General14 hours agoShark attack at Tathra Beach leaves 9yo surfer’s board in pieces
-
Noosa News14 hours agoUnborn baby boy fighting for life after 38-week pregnant woman and partner hit by racing P-platers on the Gold Coast
-
Noosa News14 hours agoTruck driver dies after vehicle smashes into Queensland retirement home
-
Noosa News17 hours agoNRL live updates: Newcastle Knights vs Penrith Panthers, Canberra Raiders vs Manly Sea Eagles — blog, scores and stats