New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet also claimed not to remember who attended the 2003 party.
During a press conference on Sunday the Premier said he’s made it “very clear” that he’s not aware of any images being circulated.“I have not seen one. I'm not aware of any. What's important is what I've said and that is ‘I did it’.”
Stream Sky News live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023Mr Perrottet made the startling confession about the 2003 party earlier this week after the issue was raised by a parliamentary colleague. "At my 21st fancy dress party I wore a Nazi uniform. I'm deeply ashamed of what I did and I'm truly sorry for the hurt and the pain that this will cause people right across our state," he said on Thursday.Mr Perrottet said he decided to explain the controversy himself amid speculation a photo circulating of the party was set to be leaked to damage the Coalition’s re-election chances ahead of the March 25 state poll.
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