Australian radio host sacked for PM gay jibe
- 11 years ago
An Australian radio presenter has been sacked after asking Prime Minister Julia Gillard about her partner's sexuality.He suggested Tim Mathieson might be gay because he is a hairdresser.It is the latest in a string of incidents that Gillard has said illustrates sexist attitudes and disrespect for the prime minister's office being held by a woman.Al Jazeera's Andrew Thomas reports from Sydney.