Annastacia Palaszczuk insisted that she wouldn't be going to the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony. But now she is, after a public exchange with AOC boss John Coates that's been branded 'mansplaining'.
Coates was accused of 'mansplaining' the situation to the premier.Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and President of the Australian Olympic Committee John Coates.
"My very strong recommendation is the Premier and the Lord Mayor and the Minister be there and understand it." The exchange, which was punctuated by awkward silences as Coates effectively issued orders to Palaszczuk, was branded "mansplaining" by high-profile ABC journalist Louise Milligan; a leading reporter on women's issues.
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