Dutton blames Shorten for controversy over Lebanese-Muslim remarks

Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton during House of Reps Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra

Minister for Immigration and Border Protection Peter Dutton during House of Reps Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra 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. Mr Dutton says he was having an honest discussion about immigration, and he stands by his remarks.



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Dutton blames Shorten for controversy over Lebanese-Muslim remarks | SBS Persian