Crikey apologises to former senator David Leyonhjelm over ‘randy’ story

August 29, 2019 1:22

Crikey has issued an apology to controversial former senator David Leyonhjelm over a story published in its tips and rumours section which suggested a young British backpacker should “stay clear” of Leyonhjelm.

The story referred to Leyonhjelm as a “creep”, and has since been removed.

The offending article has been removed

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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2 COMMENTS

Crafty 30 Aug 19

Neat little way to point a light on Leyonhjelm’s behaviour. Wouldn’t have been noticed without this need for an ‘apology’.
Slam dunk.

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Chris Gulland 30 Aug 19

what a tosser, totally agree with Craftys comments

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Crikey apologises to former senator David Leyonhjelm over ‘randy’ story

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