‘Pauline Hanson without the personality’: Dutton says he’s not racist as MPs condemn Gaza visa ban stance

Opposition leader says he refuses to be a punching bag' after saying he doesn't believe people fleeing Gaza should be allowed into Australia

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Peter Dutton has insisted he is not racist after independent MP Zali Steggall defended calling the opposition leader so in parliament and accused him of fuelling division with his political attacks over visa-holders from Gaza.

Dutton rejected Steggall's assertion - which the speaker forced the member for Warringah to withdraw after she levelled it on Thursday - and said she was the one who was divisive.

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