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Labor Ends Rhys Muldoon Contract After Abusive Tweets

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  • Senator Richard Dowling terminated Rhys Muldoon's casual contract after abusive tweets resurfaced.
  • Muldoon's 2014 X post used the N-word and mocked legal free-speech protections.
  • He also posted a 2022 “strap-on fantasy” comment about Peta Credlin and a 2023 “quisling” label for Jacinta Price.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the comments were completely unacceptable.
  • Peta Credlin said she was surprised Muldoon passed Labor vetting and was disgusted by his wedding appearance.