Former Liberal MP Andrew Olexander says he is ‘angered’ and ‘disappointed’ with party
Asked about Deeming’s comments on Wednesday, Guy told reporters: “I didn’t see those and she certainly hasn’t made those comments as a candidate.
Andrew Olexander, who was the first openly gay MP in Victorian parliament when he was elected to represent the“I’m not surprised he didn’t, given my understanding of what the Liberal party in Victoria has become, but I’m deeply angered and so very disappointed,” he told Guardian Australia. “She’s blaming gay and trans kids for not being liked. She’s calling them narcissistic. It’s outrageous.”Sign up to receive the top stories from Guardian Australia every morning
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