John Barilaro apologises for comparing Wilcannia funeral mourners to ‘dickheads’ in Maroubra
by Lorena Allam from on (#5NR87)
NSW deputy premier says he's subsequently spoken to deceased man's brother to apologise for any distress my comments may have caused'
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The New South Wales deputy premier, John Barilaro, has apologised after coming under fire for highly offensive" comments he made comparing a funeral in the western NSW town of Wilcannia - attended by about 300 people in compliance with the health orders at the time - to the 16 dickheads in Maroubra" who spread Covid after having a party.
The far western Shooters, Fishers and Farmers party MP Roy Butler on Wednesday said Barilaro must apologise for his comments made the previous day.
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