Canberra Notebook: ACT Government media statement has sparked social media backlash.

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An ACT Government media statement to invite "ladies to come and try driving a bus" has sparked a social media backlash. Also, a number of ACT personalized number plates applications were rejected because they would cause offence. Kenneth Wong reports.

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Canberra Notebook: ACT Government media statement has sparked social media backlash. | SBS Chinese