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flag WA Education Minister apologized for calling MP an “arsehole” after racially charged comment at Chinese New Year event.

flag On the first day of the Western Australian Parliament in 2026, Education Minister Sabine Winton apologized for calling Nationals MP Lachlan Hunter an “arsehole” after Hunter said “Enjoy your dim sum” to MP Sook Yee Lai, who has Chinese heritage, as they headed to a Chinese New Year event. flag Lai found the comment offensive and racially charged, prompting Winton’s strong reaction. flag Hunter defended his remark as lighthearted and context-appropriate, comparing it to saying “enjoy the croissant” at a French event, and offered a personal explanation without issuing a formal apology. flag Winton acknowledged her response was unparliamentary. flag Parliament Speaker Michael Cook urged all members to uphold respectful conduct, noting Hunter’s prior admonishment and ongoing concerns about decorum.

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