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In a statement on Friday, Gaughan said his post was “completely unacceptable”. “I want to apologise unreservedly for making the comment, and for the large amount of hurt and anger it has caused, and rightly so. “The comment was made as a result of deep-seated issues I have within myself about growing up with family violence and seeing it affect people I love. This in no way justifies what I said.” “I have come to understand that I need to look at the changes I can make to unlearn and relearn, so I can gain a better cultural understanding in the place that I feel privileged to call my home.”
Gaughan told
Stuff those businesses had “every right to do that”, and he would have done the same if he was in that situation, but said he hoped he could gain support back from his customers to help his team. “Without a business and without sales, the business cannot continue to support these people who are working for us. I would like to think there is a second chance for the business.” Marilyn Yosores, co-owner of Eagle Brewing and Gaughan’s partner, said in a post earlier on Friday he had resigned from the business and was remorseful about what he said.