Why was the word 'mate' banned?

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On today's Get Fact'd with Darren Maule, he shares yet again, mindblowing facts, one of Sky greatly enjoyed.
Sea otters have a little pouch near their chest. What do they use them for then?
The navy back in 1800s had a certain trick to catch out homosexuals but it backfired so badly.
In 2005, a ban on a certain word within the Australian parliament building was reversed less than 24 hours after it was announced. Take a listen to what it is.
23 Nov 2021 12AM English South Africa Society & Culture · Daily News

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