US EditionTasmanian premier apologises over Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla
- Tasmania's premier posts manipulated image on Instagram, drawing criticism from disability advocates: Tasmania's premier, Jeremy Rockliff, has apologized for an Instagram post featuring a manipulated image of Russian media personality Hasbulla Magomedov in front of a Medicare sign. Disability advocates criticized the post for using an individual's image without permission and potentially contributing to harmful stereotypes.
- Post removed and government shows support for people with disabilities: The Instagram post, aimed at promoting the opening of an urgent care clinic, has been taken down. Rockliff and the Tasmanian government have expressed their support for people with disabilities and their commitment to removing offensive content.
- Apologies and outreach: Rockliff personally apologized to disability advocacy groups and reached out to the Minister for Disability Services. Liberal colleague and Minister Jo Palmer described the post as an unfortunate choice and was pleased with the quick removal and apology. Labor's disability spokesperson called for better judgment from the premier.
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Tasmania’s Premier apologises over Instagram post
Tasmania's Premier has apologised over an Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla. Jeremy Rockliff used an image of the social media personality, who has dwarfism, in front of a Medicare sign. The post, which has since been removed, has been widely criticised by disability advocates. The Premier has said, "Sorry if I have, in any way, caused offence."
Tasmania’s Premier apologises over Instagram post
Tasmania's Premier has apologised over an Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla. Jeremy Rockliff used an image of the social media personality, who has dwarfism, in front of a Medicare sign. The post, which has since been removed, has been widely criticised by disability advocates. The Premier has said, "Sorry if I have, in any way, caused offence."
Tasmanian premier apologises over Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla
An image of Russian social media star Hasbulla, who has dwarfism, was used in a post on the Tasmanian premier's Instagram page to announce a medical clinic opening — and disability advocates aren't happy.
Tasmania’s Premier apologises over Instagram post
Tasmania's Premier has apologised over an Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla. Jeremy Rockliff used an image of the social media personality, who has dwarfism, in front of a Medicare sign. The post, which has since been removed, has been widely criticised by disability advocates. The Premier has said, "Sorry if I have, in any way, caused offence."
Tasmania’s Premier apologises over Instagram post
Tasmania's Premier has apologised over an Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla. Jeremy Rockliff used an image of the social media personality, who has dwarfism, in front of a Medicare sign. The post, which has since been removed, has been widely criticised by disability advocates. The Premier has said, "Sorry if I have, in any way, caused offence."
Tasmania’s Premier apologises over Instagram post
Tasmania's Premier has apologised over an Instagram post featuring Russian media star Hasbulla. Jeremy Rockliff used an image of the social media personality, who has dwarfism, in front of a Medicare sign. The post, which has since been removed, has been widely criticised by disability advocates. The Premier has said, "Sorry if I have, in any way, caused offence."
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