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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Labor calls Peter Dutton a ‘sook’ in parliament for his continued attacks on Gaza visa process

Labor has accused Peter Dutton of being a “sook” and throwing a “tantrum” in parliament after he failed to force Anthony Albanese into giving a personal explanation over visa security checks for people fleeing Gaza.

Dutton moved to suspend standing orders on Monday, claiming the prime minister “misled” parliament by selectively quoting Australia’s spy boss, Mike Burgess, to imply Asio scrutinises all applications from those fleeing the conflict.

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