The Australian | Shorten staffer resigns amid blackface scandal The Australian One of Bill Shorten's most trusted aides has abruptly resigned amid an escalating 'blackface' costume scandal believed to have been orchestrated by a factional enemy. Long-serving Shorten staffer Steven Michelson resigned from the ALP leader's office ... 'Clearly unacceptable': Bill Shorten aide quits amid blackface costume scandal Labor leader Bill Shorten loses staffer over a blackface costume photo posted to Facebook Shorten staffer quits over blackface photo |
