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Minister Ron Hoenig under fire for ‘wooden spoon’ remark to female councillor
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Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig faced backlash for remarks made at a March 27 conference, asking a female councillor if she changes her partner's mind with a 'wooden spoon.' He later expressed regret, calling it a 'poor choice of words,' amid criticism from female leaders who found the comments offensive and outdated.
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