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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Karen Middleton Political editor

‘Pauline Hanson without the personality’: Dutton says he’s not racist as MPs condemn Gaza visa ban stance

Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton during Question Time in the House of Representatives
Peter Dutton says accusations of racism over Gaza visas by ‘people like Zali Steggall … are fuelling tensions’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Peter Dutton has insisted he is not racist after independent MP Zali Steggall defended calling the opposition leader so in parliament and accused him of fuelling division with his political attacks over visa-holders from Gaza.

Dutton rejected Steggall’s assertion – which the speaker forced the member for Warringah to withdraw after she levelled it on Thursday – and said she was the one who was divisive.

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