Opposition Leader Peter Dutton once again targeted the Albanese government in Parliament for granting nearly 3,000 visitor visas to individuals from the Gaza war zone, citing potential national security threats.
This is the second consecutive day that the opposition has focused on the issue of visas for Palestinians in Parliament.
In response, Albanese stated that his government has not changed any visa provisions and is following the same procedures as the previous Coalition government.
Dutton disputed this claim, emphasizing the rigorous security checks that Syrian refugees underwent during his tenure, which included biometric data verification and interviews with Australian officials.
He criticized the Albanese government for granting visitor visas to individuals sympathetic to the Hamas terrorist organization without similar security measures.
Albanese was absent during the discussion, and the prime minister accused the opposition of divisive politics, urging them to consider the message from ASIO Director General Mike Burgess regarding terrorist threats.
Dutton highlighted concerns about rising antisemitism in Australia and emphasized the importance of national security in his remarks.
Despite objections from other members of Parliament, Dutton and Shadow Minister for Immigration Dan Tehan continued to raise accusations regarding visa policies for Palestinians.
