The Liberal Party has disendorsed Benjamin Britton, its candidate for the NSW seat of Whitlam, following the resurfacing of controversial comments he made about women in the military.
Britton had previously argued that women should not serve in combat roles in the Australian Defence Force, a stance that the party deemed inconsistent with its values. The decision comes amid heightened scrutiny during the campaign period leading up to the May 3 election. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also invoked past political controversies like Mediscare and Robodebt in a rallying speech to Labor supporters.
The incident has sparked debate about candidate vetting and gender equality in politics and the military.
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