Peter Dutton says Australia should not accept Palestinians from Gaza due to ‘national security risk’
Coalition leader’s escalated rhetoric immediately rejected by senior Albanese government figuresFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton has escalated the Coalition’s rhetoric against Palestinians fleeing the Gaza war zone, claiming that none should be allowed to Australia “at the moment” due to an unspecified “national security risk”.The comments from the opposition leader on Wednesday contradict the assessment by the Asio spy chief, Mike Burgess, that rhetorical support for Hamas should not be an automatic bar to Palestinians receiving visas.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...
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Peter Dutton's comments on Palestinian refugees fleeing Gaza, claiming a national security risk, were rejected by senior Albanese government figures. Labor MPs, including ministers, are frustrated with Israel's conduct, with calls for sanctions. The government is looking for ways to allow Palestinians to stay longer in Australia. The situation in Gaza continues to worsen, with support for the Joe Biden plan for peace. Labor emphasizes the need to end the suffering, occupation, and starvation in Gaza, pushing for a two-state solution.