Controversial or sensitive issue (3,6)

I believe the answer is:

hot potato

(Other definitions for hot potato that I've seen before include "Topical, dangerous, issue" , "Spot" , "Contentious issue" , "Difficult issue" , "that's controversial" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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