Dutton Warns Against Accepting Palestinians from Gaza Due to Security Risks
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton strongly opposes the idea of Australia accepting Palestinians from the Gaza war zone, citing significant national security concerns. Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, Dutton has raised alarm over the potential arrival of individuals with possible ties to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
Dutton firmly stated, “I don’t think people should be coming in from that war zone at all at the moment. It’s not prudent to do so, and I think it puts our national security at risk.” He emphasized that bringing in people from a conflict area without thorough checks by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) could expose Australia to heightened risks.
He questioned the government’s approach, expressing disbelief that they would consider allowing individuals from such a volatile region without robust verification processes in place. “Hamas is a listed terrorist organization,” Dutton pointed out, “and they’ve just committed an atrocity against the Jewish people—the biggest attack on people of Jewish faith since the Holocaust.”
Highlighting the potential dangers, Dutton argued that even a small percentage of individuals with sympathies towards Hamas could pose a serious threat to Australia’s safety. “You bring 3,000 people in, let’s say 99 percent are good. If 1 percent, 30 people, are questionable or sympathisers with a listed terrorist organisation, how on earth is that in our country’s best interests?” he asked.
Dutton insisted that Australia should halt the intake of individuals from war zones until proper security checks are ensured, emphasizing that the current approach by the government is irresponsible and risks the nation’s security. He stressed the importance of conducting thorough checks, akin to those done in the past with extensive intelligence support, which he believes are lacking in the current situation.
During an ABC radio interview on 16 August 2024, representatives from the Liberal Party and ALP stated there is bipartisan support of careful screening of migrants, including from the Middle East. A sound policy.
Totally agree with Peter Dutton regards letting people from this particular war zone into Australia, got enough bloody ratbags in the country as it is trying to impose their laws from their countries into our country, we need a strong leader to hold the line, unlike the woke folk belonging to the party that are supposed to be running the country at the present time, the leader of this ratbag mob should have had himself a real job, then he may appreciate how tough it really is.
I am fed up to the back teeth with immigrants complaining that we Australians are racist when we decide against letting these ungrateful immigrants decide our laws for us. They come here because we are basically a peaceful country. Then before you know it these immigrants are at each other’s throats and blaming us for being racist when we tell them to cut it out. If they want to carry on with their petty squabbles they should not have come here. I have to support Mr Dutton in his comments. Also may be our Elders knew best when they introduced the White Australia Policy. Look at who Great Britten has tuned out and Germany. Are we next on their list??