Labor senator deletes Anzac Day Instagram post after mistakenly including raunchy rap song
Labor Senator Helen Polley deleted an Anzac Day Instagram post after mistakenly including an explicit rap song by US artist Chingy. The video, which featured commemorative images from a Launceston ceremony, drew criticism for its inappropriate audio. Polley's office defended her longstanding respect for military service, noting her father's WWII service. The post was removed shortly after media inquiry.
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Anzac Day post is the latest colourful social media contribution from long-serving Tasmanian senator Helen Polley, who also posts videos of her cooking in her parliamentary office on a George Foreman grill. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenAnzac Day post is the latest colourful social media contribution from long-serving Tasmanian senator Helen Polley, who also posts videos of her cooking in her parliamentary office on a George Foreman grill. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPLabor partyLabor senator deletes Anzac Day Instagram post after mistakenly including raunchy rap songImages in Helen Polley’s post included a marching band, people laying wreaths and ex-serving members giving speeches set to a track by US rapper Chingy Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
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