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.

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