Federal election 2016: Candidates' mixed views on Army-themed ad

By Cameron Atfield
Updated May 24 2016 - 9:13am, first published May 23 2016 - 6:55pm
Bridget Clinch pictured in 2010 with the medals she was awarded for two tours of duty in East Timor. Photo: Heather Faulkner
Bridget Clinch pictured in 2010 with the medals she was awarded for two tours of duty in East Timor. Photo: Heather Faulkner
Labor Brisbane candidate Pat O'Neill's controversial election ad. Photo: Supplied
Labor Brisbane candidate Pat O'Neill's controversial election ad. Photo: Supplied
Bernard Gaynor's politically charged website includes a photograph of him wearing army fatigues. Photo: Screenshot
Bernard Gaynor's politically charged website includes a photograph of him wearing army fatigues. Photo: Screenshot

The use of a photograph depicting Labor's Brisbane candidate Pat O'Neill wearing his Australian Army fatigues in election advertising was not such a big deal, an ex-servicewoman running against him said on Monday.

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