West Australian Premier Uses Slur Against Residents Over Vaccine Passports

West Australian Premier Uses Slur Against Residents Over Vaccine Passports
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan addresses the media at a press conference at Dumas House in Perth, Australia on Apr. 27, 2021. Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images
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Western Australia (WA) Premier Mark McGowan has attacked residents who have adamantly refused to show their proof of vaccination.

McGowan referred to some West Australians as “dropkicks”—Australian slang for a stupid or worthless person—for refusing to show proof of vaccination and being rude to staff shortly after the state enacted vaccine requirements in pubs, taverns, hotels, and major events with a capacity of more than 500.