Labor candidate for Melbourne apologises for sharing rape joke online
A Labor candidate for the federal election has apologised for sharing a rape joke online.
Luke Creasey, who is running for the seat of Melbourne, is also in strife for sharing pornographic material.
"It’s been brought to my attention that some posts I shared on social media a number of years ago have been circulated," Mr Creasey told AAP today.
Labor's candidate for Melbourne, Luke Creasey (left) and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten (right) during a visit to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. AAP
"They were stupid, immature and in no way reflect the views I hold today. I apologise for these posts which have been removed."
Mr Creasey is the latest in a long line of candidates to come under fire for lewd posts to social media.
The seat of Melbourne is held by the Greens' Adam Bandt.
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