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Morrison apologises ‘for any offence’ caused by disability comments

Georgie Moore

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised “for any offence” caused by saying he was “blessed” not to have children with disabilities, sparking a rebuke from wheelchair tennis champion Dylan Alcott and Labor.

Mr Morrison says he has apologised to the Australian of the Year and seven-time Australian Open champion for how he responded to a question from a mother with a child with autism.

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Georgie Moore is a breaking news reporter with The Australian Financial Review based in Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Georgie on Twitter. Email Georgie at georgie.moore@afr.com

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