ACT Liberal Leader Elizabeth Lee Apologizes for Middle Finger Gesture to Journalist

Elizabeth Lee's gesture during a press conference sparks national attention days before the ACT election.

Elizabeth Lee, leader of the ACT Liberals, was caught on camera giving the middle finger to journalist Ian Bushnell after a tense press conference.
The incident occurred as Lee was pressed about her party's policy costings, leading to a heated exchange with the reporter.
Lee later apologized, acknowledging her behavior as unprofessional and attributing it to a moment of frustration.
The gesture has drawn widespread reactions from politicians and the public, with some viewing it as an extraordinary political moment.
This controversy arises just days before the ACT election, where Lee aims to end the 23-year reign of the Labor government.