A teal independent candidate has issued an apology following allegations that she made an inappropriate sexual joke to a young hairdresser. In her statement, Boele acknowledged that her comment was a “poor attempt at humour” and expressed regret for the incident. She stated, “Everyone deserves to feel respected in their workplace, and I’ll do better,” highlighting her commitment to fostering respect in professional settings.
Boele is contesting for the Bradfield seat in the upcoming federal election, aiming to challenge the Liberal incumbency. The Bradfield electorate includes Sydney suburbs such as Chatswood, Pymble, and Killara, and has been represented by Liberal MP Paul Fletcher, who has recently retired after serving since 2009. Now, Boele faces off against Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian in her electoral bid.