Zimmerman ‘angry and disappointed’ by Deves’ comments but won’t say she should go | JacquelineMaley
Independent candidate for North Sydney Kylea Tink has accused her Liberal opponent Trent Zimmerman of being “missing in action” regarding inflammatory comments about transgender people made by his fellow Liberal Katherine Deves in the neighbouring electorate of Warringah.
Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman stopped short of saying Katherine Deves should be removed as the Warringah candidate.“I’m pleased she apologised and would encourage her to sit down and work with the trans community and their families to get a better understanding of how these kinds of comments can impact them,” Zimmerman toldAsked whether Deves should remain the candidate, the North Sydney MP said “she will be the candidate”.
“The only thing that would make sense in the selection of this candidate in Warringah is there is a bigger strategy at play.James Brickwood“It’s a dog whistle to people outside the area and it’s unbecoming of our national leadership.”
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