The Prime Minister should be condemned for his comments today in Question Time, as he mocked Tourette\u2019s Syndrome for his own political point scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mocking a disability is no laughing matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Prime Minister to do so is not only reprehensible, but it sends a concerning message to the entire disability community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Australian Government should stand as a pillar of support for those who need it most, including Australians living with serious conditions like Tourette\u2019s Syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australians living with Tourette\u2019s deserve the Prime Minister\u2019s respect, not his ridicule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Prime Minister must immediately apologies to all Australians living with Tourette\u2019s Syndrome and the entire disability community for his insensitive and insulting comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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