December 30th 2024.
The tension between political parties is no secret, and when it comes to social media, things can get heated quickly. This was evident when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called out the Victorian Labor Party for a recent post that he deemed a "nasty" attack on federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and his family. The post in question referenced an interview with Dutton's wife, Kirilly, where she defended her husband against claims that he was a "monster." The Victorian Labor Party took a screenshot of the article and added their own text, comparing the situation to justifying dating someone your friends don't approve of. The post was captioned with a cheeky emoji and shared on social media.
It didn't take long for the post to stir up controversy, with the Liberal party expressing their strong disapproval. Albanese wasted no time in demanding that the post be removed, stating that families should be off-limits in political attacks. A spokesperson for Albanese told The Sydney Morning Herald that he personally ordered the post to be taken down. This comes after Dutton promised not to attack Albanese's fiancée, Jodie Haydon, during the upcoming election campaign. "I respect and like Jodie, but she is not an elected official and should not be subjected to humiliation or smear tactics by the Liberal Party," Dutton stated on X.
The backlash continued, with Victorian Senator James Paterson criticizing the post and accusing the Labor Party of neglecting more pressing issues. "They have resorted to personal attacks against Peter Dutton and his family," he said on X, addressing Albanese directly and asking if he endorsed this behavior. However, the state secretary of the Victorian Labor Party, Steve Staikos, defended the post, claiming that it was not a personal attack but rather a commentary on a newspaper article in which the Duttons willingly participated. "It's just a meme," he told The Sydney Morning Herald, adding that all political parties use memes for commentary.
It's clear that the tension between the two parties is still high, but it's important to remember that families should not be dragged into political battles. Both sides have promised to respect each other's families, and hopefully, this incident will serve as a reminder to keep the focus on the issues at hand. In the meantime, stay updated on all the latest news by downloading the 9News app, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. With just a few clicks, you can stay informed about breaking news, sports, politics, and weather, and receive notifications straight to your smartphone.
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