‘Abomination’: Vile abuse for Greens candidate

News.com.au - 08/04
A Greens candidate was forced to shut down online comments just hours after announcing their 2025 run for the federal seat of Fowler following a wave of abuse, including being called an “abomination” over their gender identity.

A Greens candidate was forced to shut down online comments just hours after announcing their 2025 run for the federal seat of Fowler following a wave of abuse, including being called an “abomination” over their gender identity.

Avery Howard, a non-binary, disabled, anti-poverty advocate and retail worker, made their campaign announcement on Monday morning with posts on social media outlining their commitment to tackling inequality, the cost-of-living crisis and climate change in the southwestern Sydney seat.

“Everyone deserves to have a home, food, and world-class hea...
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