Former union head Joe de Bruyn's speech condemning abortion and same-sex marriage sparks walkout at Catholic university

By The Guardian | Oct 21, 2024 at 08:58 PM EST

Former union head, Joe de Bruyn, sparked controversy at an Australian Catholic University graduation ceremony by comparing abortion to the toll of World War II and denouncing same-sex marriage. His speech led to a mass walkout, with attendees criticizing his views as hateful and offensive.

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