‘Grandstanding’ Peter Dutton blamed after Woolworths store vandalised over Australia Day merchandise row

Residents in the Brisbane suburb of Teneriffe call on opposition leader to apologise for dog whistling' after he advocated people boycott the supermarket

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Several Teneriffe residents have blamed grandstanding" opposition leader Peter Dutton for pro-Australia Day vandalism at the local Woolworths, after his calls for a boycott of the company.

Vandals hit the Woolworths Metro in the inner-city suburb of Brisbane at about 5.10am Monday, before opening time. It was painted with 5 days 26 Jan Aussie Oi Oi Woolies fuck u" on its exterior.

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