Former Play School host stood down from Senate office over Credlin posts

Former Play School host Rhys Muldoon was stood down from his casual role in Tasmanian Senator Richard Dowling's office on 15 September 2026 over historic posts targeting Peta Credlin. Dowling said he decided "to not continue with his casual contract" after "abhorrent tweets" surfaced. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the stand-down was "appropriate". Canberra cleans up these messes fast.