Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton clash on Palestinian visas in question time

Peter Dutton opened question time on Wednesday by asking Anthony Albanese: 'Supporting a listed terrorist organisation like Hamas, does it pass Australia's character test?'

The question came after earlier comments from the opposition leader that Palestinians fleeing the Gaza war zone should not be allowed to Australia 'at the moment' due to an unspecified 'national security risk'. The prime minister replied by describing Dutton's rhetoric as an 'opportunity to create division' and referencing the director general of Asio's stance that someone expressing rhetorical support for Hamas would not necessarily mean they wouldn't pass a security check




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