Australian MP Purcell Decries Doctored Image Sexualizing Her in Nine News Broadcast
• Image of Australian MP Georgie Purcell doctored by Nine News to enlarge breasts and expose midriff • Purcell criticized edit, noting it sexualizes women and sends negative message to young women • Nine News apologized, claiming "automation by Photoshop" resized image inconsistently • Purcell said it was the worst day since her election, as women in politics face constant sexualization • Incident sparks backlash against Nine News and comes amid reckoning over sexist culture in Australian politics