Newcastle pub apologises after backlash to 'midget tossing' event

The Great Northern Hotel has come under fire from disability advocates and the community after it advertised "midget tossing" as part of its promotional material for an upcoming event.

The promotional image for the event, posted to social media. Source: Facebook

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Published 16 September 2019 10:24am

Updated 16 September 2019 10:40am

By SBS News

Presented by Justin Sungil Park

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A Newcastle pub has taken down a 'Wolf of Wall Street' themed event which included "midget tossing" in its promotional material after significant backlash on social media.

The Great Northern Hotel promoted the event, planned for September 21, on their Facebook page and included "midget tossing" in the description, a reference to a scene in the film.

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