Moyne Shire councillor says 'hobbit' reference was a 'misunderstanding'

Ben Silvester
Updated May 25 2023 - 6:00pm, first published 4:15pm
Cr Jim Doukas' comments offended many people, but he said they were a result of a 'misunderstanding' and he hadn't intended to hurt anyone's feelings. Picture by Anthony Brady
Cr Jim Doukas' comments offended many people, but he said they were a result of a 'misunderstanding' and he hadn't intended to hurt anyone's feelings. Picture by Anthony Brady

A Moyne Shire councillor whose comments at Tuesday's council meeting offended many in the community says the remarks stemmed from a "misunderstanding".

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Ben Silvester

Ben Silvester

Victorian state correspondent

Correspondent covering key issues across regional Victoria, based in Melbourne.

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