Opposition frontbencher Angus Taylor uses a crude insult toward Labor leader Anthony Albanese during parliamentary debate, prompting it to be withdrawn. Multiple outlets report Taylor describes Albanese as an “arrogant prick” (reported in some accounts with censored profanity) during Question Time amid discussion of tax changes. After the remark is raised, Speaker Milton Dick asks Taylor to withdraw it. Brisbane Times, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald all say Taylor withdraws the comment following the Speaker’s direction. The West Australian additionally reports Taylor argues that Australians use far worse language than his parliamentary remark. A separate Daily Mail report says Taylor defends making the comment, suggesting people are angry, and that while he withdraws the wording, he stops short of offering a full apology. The reports portray a tense exchange, with the remark prompting procedural scrutiny and immediate withdrawal in the chamber.
Angus Taylor withdraws insult of Anthony Albanese in parliament after speaker intervention
Opposition frontbencher Angus Taylor uses a crude insult toward Labor leader Anthony Albanese during parliamentary debate, prompting it to be withdrawn. Multiple outlets report Taylor describes Albane...
- Angus Taylor directs a crude insult at Anthony Albanese in parliament, including the phrase “arrogant prick” (some reports censor profanity).
- The remark is made during Question Time amid debate over Labor’s controversial tax changes.
- Speaker Milton Dick asks Taylor to withdraw the comment.
- Taylor withdraws the remark after being prompted by the Speaker.
- Taylor later defends or contextualises the language, including saying Australians use worse terms, and does not clearly offer a full apology.
The Opposition Leader admitted his comments had to be withdrawn during the tense Senate Estimates but stopped short of apologising.
2 months agoAngus Taylor says Australians use far worse language than his “arrogant prick” barb directed at Anthony Albanese in parliament.
2 months agoOpposition leader Angus Taylor lashed out at Anthony Albanese during Question Time on Thursday.
2 months agoTaylor withdrew the remark after being asked to do so by Speaker Milton Dick.
2 months agoTaylor withdrew the remark after being asked to do so by Speaker Milton Dick.
2 months agoTaylor withdrew the remark after being asked to do so by Speaker Milton Dick.
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