Controversial barrister Charles Waterstreet pulls out of Q&A #metoo debate

February 15, 2018 4:53

Controversial barrister Charles Waterstreet has pulled out of this evening’s Q&A #metoo panel after being advised by the NSW Bar Association that his appearance would not be appropriate.

In a tweet this afternoon, Waterstreet stated: “It is with deep regret that I announce that I am pulling out of the Q&A special on the #metoo movement. I would like to thank the ABC for inviting me to be on the panel.”

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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#Metoo #QandA ABC Q&A

1 COMMENTS

fleshpeddler 16 Feb 18

unfortunately, the world we live in means that for anybody with a profile, contributing to these complex debates is often more trouble than it’s worth because of the online hate mob from either side that can troll, bully and shame people for doing nothing more than talking in shades of grey

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