Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™ LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Scott Morrison blasts Israel Folau over 'appallingly insensitive' bushfire comments

Folau said his remarks were a "message mainly for the people that are outside [the church], within the world".

Folau said his remarks were a "message mainly for the people that are outside [the church], within the world". Source: Facebook

Sacked rugby union star Israel Folau has linked the nation's devastating bushfires to Australia passing laws to legalise abortion and same-sex marriage.


Scott Morrison has blasted Israel Folau's "appallingly insensitive" comments, while Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese called the sacked Wallabies star "reprehensible".

Folau claimed the bushfires crippling Australia were God's punishment for legalising abortion and same-sex marriage.

Read the full article in English here.


Share

Follow SBS Korean

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

Korean News

Watch it onDemand

Watch now