Jetten apologises for call to punch abusers “hard in the face”

Prime Minister Rob Jetten has apologized for his comment suggesting people who attack women and minorities should be "punched in the face" during a recent conference appearance. Jetten clarified that his comment was a passionate expression of his support for equal rights, not a literal call to violence. Opposition MPs, including an independent MP and the ombudsman, criticized Jetten's choice of words, deeming them unworthy of a prime minister and promoting violence.

Jetten acknowledged his regret for his "spontaneous reaction" and pledged to avoid similar slip-ups in the future.