‘Foot-in-mouth moment’: One Nation leader backtracks on abortion

NSW One Nation leader Mike Newman has apologised for comments he made at an anti-abortion rally. He said he misspoke when he stated that One Nation wanted abortion "stopped".

Newman clarified his comments on Wednesday, according to The Guardian Australia, saying the party's policy on abortion "is clear" and that he "made a mistake". He added that One Nation only wants to stop certain abortions.

The incident was reported by multiple outlets, including The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, which both stated that Newman apologised for his comments.

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