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Monique Ryan's Husband Apologizes for Removing Rival's Campaign Sign

Peter Jordan admits to a mistake in taking down a Liberal candidate's sign in Kooyong, citing rising tensions in the closely contested electorate.

  • Peter Jordan, husband of Teal MP Monique Ryan, was filmed removing a campaign sign supporting Liberal candidate Amelia Hamer in Kooyong.
  • Jordan claimed he believed the sign was illegally placed on public land and initially refused to identify himself when confronted on video.
  • Jordan issued a public apology, calling his actions a mistake and stating that he should have reported the issue to the council instead.
  • Monique Ryan also apologized for her husband's actions, emphasizing that the incident should not have occurred.
  • The incident highlights heightened tensions in Kooyong ahead of the federal election, where Ryan previously unseated Liberal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in a historic victory.
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