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Australian politician Georgie Purcell criticises news channel for ‘sexist’ image editing of her outfit

An Australian news channel is facing a backlash for broadcasting an altered image of a Victorian MP with enlarged breasts and exposed midriff.

The doctored images were aired on the Nine News bulletin on Monday night after upper house MP Georgie Purcell criticised the government’s decision to reject a ban on duck hunting. 

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