conroy unapologetic about campbell smear

Stephen Conroy unapologetic about Angus Campbell cover-up claim

DEFENCE force chief David Hurley says it’s not enough that Labor’s Stephen Conroy has withdrawn his accusation that border commander Angus Campbell has been engaged in a political cover-up.

“Unfortunately, once said, the shadow will linger,’’ General Hurley said today, adding Lieutenant-General Campbell had a reputation in Australia and beyond of being an officer of integrity, intellect and studied impartiality.

Tony Abbott said Senator Conroy had yesterday had a “brain snap’’.

“I think that uniformed officers of our country should be treated with our deep respect,’’ the Prime Minister said.

Mr Abbott said if the senator wasn’t “big enough’’ to apologise, Labor leader Bill Shorten should have a word in his colleague’s ear.

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