Minister denies vomit gesture, says he was moving a breath-freshening strip
Tasmanian Minister Gavin Pearce denied making a vomit gesture during a parliamentary session on June 17, 2026. He claimed he was removing a breath-freshening strip while female MP Kristie Johnston spoke about integrity, which she deemed 'unparliamentary.' Pearce apologized for any misunderstanding amidst ongoing debates regarding accountability within the government.
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Published 17 Jun 2026, 06:17 UTC · Updated 17 Jun 2026, 06:31 UTC
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