Ben Fordham slams PM’s ‘corny’ press conference stunt
NBA star Shaquille O’Neal made a surprise appearance during Anthony Albanese’s press conference on an Indigenous Voice in parliament.
The basketball superstar was expected to express his support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament at the Saturday presser but left after a few vague comments.
He is currently in Australia doing live shows and promos for a gambling company.
#NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has made a celebrity appearance during the PM’s presser on an Indigenous Voice in parliament.
O’Neal’s brief appearance comes in a bid to engage more young people in the conversation around the referendum. #9News
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Indigenous politicians Jacinta Price and Lidia Thorpe have condemned the stunt.
“It was cringe-worthy, it was corny,” Ben Fordham said.
“How patronising – wheeling out an American celebrity to try to win over an Aussie audience.”
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