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Senator Leyonjhelm: "Apologise!"

Federal cabinet minister Simon Birmingham has called on independent senator David Leyonhjelm to apologise over crude comments he made about Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

Senator David Leyonhjelm during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2014. Senator Leyonhjelm commented on the renewable energy target. (AAP Image/Alan Porritt) NO ARCHIVING

تعليقات ليونهلم لا مكان لها في النقاش السياسي العام برأي الوزير بيرمنغهام Source: AAP

Senator David Leyonhjelm to apologise over crude comments he made about Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young.

Senator Leyonhjelm alluded to senator Hanson-Young's private life, telling her to "stop shagging men" in parliament last week (28 June).

He's since repeated the comments on television.

Speaking to Sky News, Mr Birmingham says the senator  should realise what Federal cabinet minister Simon Birmingham has called on  independent he said was wrong.

 


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By Hachem El-Haddad

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