Dutton slams the media for playing down the role of “Islamist terrorism”

"Islamic terrorism is a primary security issue of our age": Peter Dutton.

"Islamic terrorism is a primary security issue of our age": Peter Dutton. Source: SBS News

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 Home Affairs Minister has warned against playing down the role of what he terms "Islamist terrorism" in such incidents.

Peter Dutton has criticized some media commentators for comparing it to other issues like domestic violence, saying that does a disservice to the victims of the crimes.

 He's defended the Government speaking out frankly about terrorism and its causes.

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