Tasmania's police minister unreservedly apologises after Port Arthur survivor labels his comments 'hurtful'
Tasmania's Police Minister Felix Ellis has apologized after naming the Port Arthur gunman during a budget hearing. A survivor criticized the comments as hurtful and lacking empathy, prompting the minister to seek a meeting with survivors.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing sensitivity surrounding the 1996 Port Arthur massacre and the importance of political decorum regarding national tragedies.
Felix Ellis unreservedly apologised and said he was committed to meeting with Port Arthur survivors. ( ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke )
The article presents both the minister's apology and the survivor's criticism neutrally.
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