Oz PM regrets Goebbels remark
Tony Abbott told parliament that Labor Party leader Bill Shorten was “the Dr Goebbels of economic policy”.
Abbott immediately said he withdrew the comment, as opposition politicians yelled in protest.
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SUBSCRIBETony Abbott told parliament that Labor Party leader Bill Shorten was “the Dr Goebbels of economic policy”.
Abbott immediately said he withdrew the comment, as opposition politicians yelled in protest.
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