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Dutton blames Shorten for controversy over Lebanese-Muslim remarks

Peter Dutton, Malcolm Turnbull

Source: AAP

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has blamed the leader of the opposition for whipping up hysteria, and misrepresenting his comments about the Lebanese Muslim community. Image: Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull (right) and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton during House of Representatives Question Time (AAP)


Dutton says he was having an honest discussion about immigration, and he stands by his remarks.

 

 


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