Liberal senator James Paterson suggested new home affairs minister could be compromised in his role due to pressure from grassroots Muslim groupsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe new home affairs minister, Tony Burke, has rubbished suggestions that he will rubber-stamp visas for Palestinians in a bid to stave off backlash in his western Sydney seat at the next federal election.Burke, in his first interview following the Albanese government’s reshuffle, said the suggestions made by shadow home affairs minister, James Paterson, in a recent article were “idiotic” and untrue.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Sarah Basford Canales
Publish date : 2024-07-30 03:11:11
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Tony Burke blasts ‘idiotic’ suggestion he would weaken security checks for Palestinians
