Couldn’t ‘help myself’: Queensland police officer shares sexist post weeks after ‘formal guidance’ over social media use

Queensland police service says the incident is being assessed by the ethical standards command

• Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates
• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

A Queensland police officer has shared a sexist post on social media weeks after receiving formal guidance" for engaging with lewd and offensive Facebook content.

Officer Brad Rix shared a public Instagram photo ahead of Mother's Day on 12 May which read, gentlemen don't forget to remind the special lady in your life to make sure she gets all her housework and chores done on Saturday so she can enjoy mother's day on Sunday".

Sign up for Guardian Australia's free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup