Australia lawmaker calls opposition leader racist over opposition to Gaza refugees
Independent parliamentarian Zali Steggall made the remarks during a speech criticizing center-right Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton for his call this week to bar refugees from Gaza.
Australian Opposition Leader Peter Dutton reacts during a motion to suspend standing orders in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, August 15, 2024.(photo credit: AAP Image/Lukas Coch via REUTERS)ByREUTERS