PM Says Opposition Engaged in ‘Stereotyping’ in Response to Gaza Vetting Issue

Published on August 20, 2024

The opposition has intensified its focus on the Gaza conflict, pressing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his government during Question Time. On Aug. 20, the Shadow Minister for Immigration Dan Tehan probed the prime minister, repeatedly asking questions about visas for Gaza refugees. The shadow minister demanded a clear answer on whether the government has cancelled any visas for individuals who entered Australia from Gaza post-Oct. 7, 2023, the date of the Hamas attacks on Israel. Prime Minister Albanese responded accusing the government of racial profiling. “Every person who fled Gaza after October underwent rigorous checks by both the Israeli and Egyptian authorities. The idea that those who have successfully passed these screenings and arrived in Australia still pose a threat is unfounded and perpetuates harmful stereotypes, alienating those who made it to safety here.”...

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