Australian PM apologises for Tourette's syndrome taunt

The comment has angered disability advocates and been labelled "ableist" and "despicable".

By: BBC News

Oct 10 2024
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Australian PM apologises for Tourette's syndrome taunt

Australia's prime minister has apologised for making a "hurtful" comment in parliament, after he mocked opposition lawmakers by asking them if they had Tourette's syndrome.
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