Friday, May 16, 2014

Australian Education Minister denies dropping the C-bomb in parliament

Australia's Education Minister Christopher Pyne has denied dropping the C-bomb in parliament on Wednesday.

Video footage from Question Time shows Mr Pyne insulting the Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten, with some people suggesting Mr Pyne said: “You’re such a c**t.”


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The minister’s office has said Mr Pyne actually said: “You’re such a grub.” “He said grub,” Mr Pyne’s media spokesman said. “He knows what he said, and he said grub.”

Mr Pyne was asked to withdraw the comment by Speaker Bronwyn Bishop. “The Minister will refer to people by their correct name,” the Speaker said. “I will, Madame Speaker. I withdraw,” Mr Pyne responded.

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