Eric Abetz suggests tough 18c questions from broadcaster Fran Kelly could 'insult and offend'

By Tom McIlroy
Updated August 31 2016 - 5:13pm, first published 9:27am
Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz is supporting a push to change the Racial Discrimination Act.  Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Tasmanian Senator Eric Abetz is supporting a push to change the Racial Discrimination Act. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Senator Abetz suggested the ABC's Fran Kelly interrupting his answers during a radio interview could be viewed as "insulting" or "offensive".  Photo: Andrew Meares
Senator Abetz suggested the ABC's Fran Kelly interrupting his answers during a radio interview could be viewed as "insulting" or "offensive". Photo: Andrew Meares

Former Abbott government minister Eric Abetz has suggested journalists interrupting politicians in interviews could be considered "offensive and insulting" amid a push to change controversial provisions of the Racial Discrimination Act.

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