Elizabeth Lee Caught in Election Storm After Gesture Towards Journalist

With two days remaining until polling, ACT Liberal leader Elizabeth Lee found herself in hot water after being filmed flashing her middle finger at a journalist. She later apologised for the incident. “I engaged in poor behaviour that was unprofessional, and I apologise,” she said, adding that she has a history with the particular journalist. “I respect the work that journalists do, including asking the tough questions, and I think that I have demonstrated during this term that I’m willing to step up and answer tough questions.” The incident occurred on Oct. 16, following the ACT Property Council leaders’ debate ahead of the election....