‘Shows how small he is’: Dutton’s refusal to support 7 October motion condemned by Labor and crossbench

Zoe Daniel votes for motion condemning Hamas attacks and mourning Palestinians killed, saying the pain of more than one group can coexist'

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Peter Dutton has refused to support a parliamentary motion proposed by Anthony Albanese marking the first anniversary of the 7 October attacks because it also mentioned the need for regional deescalation and a ceasefire.

The opposition leader's stance prompted the Labor MP Sally Sitou to tell parliament there is no issue too big for him to politicise and show how small he is". Independent MPs said they regretted the lack of bipartisanship.