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Opposition leader Peter Dutton defends himself against Labor attack on principles during question time

A group of men who gathered in support of an anti-transgender activist were seen performing Nazi salutes on the steps of Victoria's parliament. (AAP: James Ross)

Furore over the presence of neo-Nazi protesters at a Melbourne anti-trans rights rally has spilled over into federal parliament, with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton rebuffing a fiery tirade from Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus.

The clash comes after an ongoing push by Victorian Liberals leader John Pesutto to expel MP Moira Deeming from the parliamentary party following her attendance at the anti-trans rights rally on Saturday.

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