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Greens on Finance Minister’s “girly man” comment
Greens spokesperson for women Senator Larissa Waters said:
“Mathias Cormann’s use of the term ‘economic girly man’ is offensive. Australian women will be appalled that he has chosen to use gender as a derogatory attack. Just more of the same from this sexist, arrogant government.
“We are hearing more and more about how out of touch this government is.
“This is the same Minister who is trying to help Joe Hockey deliver a cruel budget that hits the poorest hard, disproportionately women, and let’s the big end of town off the hook.
“What more can you expect from a government with just one woman in Cabinet and a Prime Minister who thinks women should be at home ironing. The 1950s called and they want their government back.”
Greens spokesperson for women Senator Larissa Waters