Liberal senator’s ABC ‘grooming’ comments denounced as ‘deeply offensive’

In fiery Senate hearing, Alex Antic describes Play School segment featuring drag queen as adult content' in claim rejected by broadcaster

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Liberal senators have accused the ABC of grooming children" and allowing employees to run rogue" on social media in a fiery and at times chaotic Senate estimates hearing.

South Australian Liberal senator Alex Antic made the claim about grooming over a Play School segment that featured drag queen Courtney Act reading a story about dressing up.

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