2GB suspends ads after shock jock comments
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Sydney radio station 2GB has dropped all advertising on its breakfast show after recent comments by its host. Presenter Alan Jones made comments off-air about Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard – saying her father, who passed away unexpectedly last month, died of shame after his daughter told lies in Parliament.
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