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Kyle Sandilands ‘overstepped the mark’ with Virgin Mary comments, says watchdog – Sydney Morning Herald
The breakfast presenter breached standards of decency with last year’s on-air comments and has been counselled by management.
“Australians are generally tolerant of irreverent humour and critical discussion about religion,” Ms O’Loughlin said. “But they would not expect a host of a broadcast program to derisively criticise people’s intelligence because of their religious beliefs.
“Mr Sandilands overstepped the mark in terms of the generally accepted standards of decency in this case.”
A spokeswoman for ARN, the owner of radio stations KIIS, WSFM and Gold, said the broadcaster accepted the findings.
“ARN has not had …
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