Calls by the opposition to ban Palestinians fleeing Gaza from entering Australia are only being made to "whip up fear", the prime minister says.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for a halt in the intake of Palestinians fleeing from Gaza until strict security vetting processes can be applied, claiming terrorist sympathisers could be admitted to Australia.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the rhetoric from the coalition was causing community division at a time when security heads were calling for social cohesion.
