Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee apologizes for giving a middle finger to journalist Ian Bushnell during a debate.

Canberra Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee has apologized for giving a middle finger gesture to journalist Ian Bushnell during a heated exchange after a leadership debate with Chief Minister Andrew Barr, just days before the ACT election. Lee attributed her actions to frustration over frequent interruptions, suggesting there may be underlying misogyny in the way Bushnell treated her compared to Barr. The incident has prompted discussions about media accountability and political conduct.