Anthony Albanese, Julia Gillard join Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan in denouncing sexist billboards
Australian political leaders, including PM Anthony Albanese, have condemned a sexist mobile billboard campaign targeting Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan. The campaign, funded by a local brothel, used derogatory language previously directed at former PM Julia Gillard.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked a national debate regarding the toxicity of political discourse and the treatment of women in public office.
This mobile billboard featuring the slogan "ditch the witch" has been driven around central Melbourne. ( Supplied )
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