Chief political correspondent at The Australian, Steve Lewis used the term 'schizophrenic' to imply contradictory or inconsistent Labor policies. The article entitled 'Labor throws a Tanner in the works' appeared on 29.07.06.
StigmaWatch received reports from readers affected by schizophrenia, distressed that Mr Lewis and The Australian were perpetuating the notion of schizophrenia as a split personality.
SANE Australia wrote to Mr Lewis urging him to use medical terminology accurately and precisely, in the context of an illness.
contradictory or inconsistent Labor policies. The article entitled 'Labor throws a Tanner in the works' appeared on 29.07.06.