WATCH | Penny Wong refuses to shake Liberal senator’s hand
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Penny Wong has refused to shake the hand of Liberal Senator Simon Birmingham after a debate at the South Australian Press Club.
The debate ended awkwardly after the Labor senator refused to shake the hand of one of her opponents after he attacked her party over their policy on China.
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The SA Press Club debate ended on a tense note this afternoon with @SenatorWong rejecting @Birmo’s handshake offer after he accused Labor of inconsistency on the issue of China.
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Ben Fordham says she owes Mr Birmingham an apology.
“I mean really, what sort of example does that send.
“Penny, you need to grow up.”
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