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‘Yes’ Campaigner Professor Charged for Spitting on ’No' Voter

The professor said she had a “visceral response.”
‘Yes’ Campaigner Professor Charged for Spitting on ’No' Voter
AEC and Vote Yes signage at an early voting centre for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 2, 2023. AAP Image/Joel Carrett
Monica O’Shea
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A “Yes” campaigner for The Voice referendum in Australia has been charged after allegedly spitting on a “No” supporter.

Australian National University (ANU) Emeritus Professor Denise Ferris has been charged with common assault following the spat on Sept. 17, Daily Mail Australia reported.
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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