Overview

• Leigh Haussen, an AFL umpire, wore a Bin Laden mask at a Melbourne event themed 'characters from the 2000s'.
• The Australian Football League deemed the costume 'inappropriate, offensive, and in poor taste'.
• Haussen has apologized, acknowledging his poor judgment and expressing regret over any offense caused.
• The suspension will prevent Haussen from officiating in the first round of the 2025 AFL season.
• The AFL has stated its intention to support Haussen's return, citing his previously unblemished career record.