Cricketer Usman Khawaja accuses Peter Dutton of ‘fuelling Islamophobia’ over Muslim candidates comments

Australian cricket star labels opposition leader's remarks an absolute disgrace' as newly formed Muslim Vote group sparks debate

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Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja has accused Peter Dutton of fuelling Islamophobia", after the opposition leader said he was concerned about a future minority Labor government relying on crossbench support including Muslim candidates from western Sydney".

Dutton's comments also prompted criticism from industry and science minister Ed Husic. There's not only been a Muslim candidate from western Sydney for more than a decade now, there's also two of us who serve as ministers," Husic said, refering to himself and early childhood minister Anne Aly.

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