A prominent spinal neurosurgeon is facing criticism after a video surfaced showing him disparaging a female member of parliament. election sign and toss it into a dumpster while instructing viewers on how to 'dispose of the evidence.'

This week, video footage shared on social media depicted Melbourne’s Professor Greg Malham tearing down the campaign sign of teal Kooyong MP Dr Monique Ryan.

Amidst the dimly lit street, the chief spinal neurosurgeon at Epworth Richmond is spotted putting up a sign in his vehicle when an unknown woman enquires if he has any comments to make.

Professor Malham clenched his fist and exclaimed, "Go Trump."

The footage also included a shot at a different location where he removed the sign, trampled it and addressed the camera.

Just wrapping things up, guys. Always have to dispose of the evidence.

Just keep these tutorials in mind. It’s all about technique, Nigel. Remember everyone, focus on the technique first, then make sure to get rid of any traces.

'Boys, always keep this in mind: bury the body beneath concrete.'

Dr. Malham operates a private neurosurgical practice in Melbourne and holds the position of adjunct professor at Swinburne University.

The specialist, who is described on his website as 'one of Australasia’s leading spinal surgeons,' expressed regret about the video on Friday.

"He mentioned that it was a foolish action," he said. The Age .

'I meant it as a jest, but I understand how inappropriate it appears.'

He additionally mentioned that he returned the amount paid for Dr. Ryan's campaign sign along with an additional sum. However, the campaign stated they declined and reimbursed the payment.

"We have observed groups both inside and outside Kooyong fomenting divisions by using harshly negative advertising," Dr Ryan stated to the Melbourne-based magazine.

'This is fostering an environment of hostility that causes distress among candidates, volunteers, and the wider community.'

Doctor Ryan mentioned that she knows about comparable events that impacted her rival.

I strongly denounce this behavior in every form. Violence and hostility have no place in Australian election campaigns or within our society.

The Daily Mail Australia has likewise reached out to Dr. Ryan for his input.

Several other political figures have condemned Professor Malham's behavior.

The Independent Federal Member for Goldstein, Zoe Daniel, described the video as an obvious endorsement of violence against women.

In the meantime, Amelia Hamer, the Liberal nominee for Kooyong, stated that intimidation and destruction have no part in political discourse.

The Kooyong electoral contest, potentially crucial for the Liberals in Victoria, has become notably intense over recent weeks.

Doctor Ryan's spouse was captured on video tearing down a poster of Ms. Hamer, repeatedly declining to disclose his identity when questioned by a supporter of the Liberal party.

Two days later, a couple was spotted on surveillance footage apparently defacing a Liberal Party poster attached to the main gate of a residence in the upscale neighborhood of Toorak.

The Daily Mail Australia has reached out to Professor Malham and Dr Ryan for their input.

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