Liberals' Flyer Mix-Up: Sudanese Flag, Piccolo Attack

0:00This is Corey, with the story with cine news today, powered by the daily news now. South Australia's liberal party is facing backlash over a state election flyer that mistakenly used the Sudanese flag instead of a Palestinian one-while. Targeting labor MP, Tony Piccolo's views on the Middle East. The material attacks Piccolo, who has held the light seat for years, but is now running in neighboring Engajuri for this Saturday's vote. He pairs his photo with Australian flag, Aboriginal flag, and the wrong flag, claiming he backs Palestine on the voice to parliament under the. Banner defend Australian values. Liberals call the flag mix up a regrettable error from a mislabeled stock photo but defend the core message. They argue voters, especially in Engajuri, where over 60% rejected the federal voice should no candidates positions on such issues. voters slam the flyer as a grubby attack, saying the liberals did not even verify the image.

1:00Opposition leader Ashton Herne agreed it was a simple mistake amid the rush of campaign materials. Piccolo has voiced sympathy for Palestinians on social media and in parliament while condemning the October 7th Hamas attacks in Israel's response. Meanwhile, liberals counter that labor signs for Piccolo lack clear party branding. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. Do not just listen to podcasts. Get lost in them comfortably.