Altered image of Australian minister in Gucci suit draws vitriol on social media

An altered image depicting Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells wearing a gold Gucci suit and luxury accessories in parliament was circulated on social media platforms like Facebook and X. The image was created by cropping and modifying a genuine photo of Wells wearing a white suit, taken in October 2025. The manipulated image was shared in anti-Labor groups and posts to criticize the minister's travel expenses and government spending, with captions claiming the outfit cost approximately $50,000. The minister's office confirmed the circulating image was fake, and a reverse image search traced the source to a larger photo published by ABC News.

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