NSW Opposition leader resigns over racist slur
"A leading Australian politician has resigned after calling his opponent's Asian-born wife a 'mail order bride'.
"John Brogden stepped down as leader of the Liberal Party in New South Wales state after insulting the wife of former state premier Bob Carr.
"'I acted dishonourably and now is the time to act honourably,' he said.
"He admitted having had a few drinks to celebrate Mr Carr's recent departure as state leader before making the comments at a party thrown for the media.
"But he denied being drunk at the Australian Hotels Association event three weeks ago, at which he also pinched the bottom of a female journalist and propositioned another."
BBC News
'Dishonourable' behaviour forces Brogden to quit
Carr's wife shrugs off Brogden slur
NSW Premier unmoved by Brogden's downfall
"John Brogden stepped down as leader of the Liberal Party in New South Wales state after insulting the wife of former state premier Bob Carr.
"'I acted dishonourably and now is the time to act honourably,' he said.
"He admitted having had a few drinks to celebrate Mr Carr's recent departure as state leader before making the comments at a party thrown for the media.
"But he denied being drunk at the Australian Hotels Association event three weeks ago, at which he also pinched the bottom of a female journalist and propositioned another."
BBC News
'Dishonourable' behaviour forces Brogden to quit
Carr's wife shrugs off Brogden slur
NSW Premier unmoved by Brogden's downfall
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