Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has found himself in the spotlight again, this time over the apparent use of an expletive.

During a speech at a Labour Day march, Mr Miles appeared to refer to the Prime Minister with a profane slur.

Mr Miles defended his “accidental slip-of-the-tongue” by insisting he simply stumbled over the word ‘contrast’.

Clinton Maynard pointed out the Deputy Premier smiled and laughed after the slip-up, apparently embracing the warm reception from the crowd.

“Where has the level of respect for our leaders gone?

“Steven Miles there has proven yet again that he’s a goose.”

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