Labor calls Peter Dutton a ‘sook’ in parliament for his continued attacks on Gaza visa process

In parliament, opposition leader accuses Anthony Albanese of misleading the house by selectively quoting Australia's spy boss Mike Burgess

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Labor has accused Peter Dutton of being a sook" and throwing a tantrum" in parliament after he failed to force Anthony Albanese into giving a personal explanation over visa security checks for people fleeing Gaza.

Dutton moved to suspend standing orders on Monday, claiming the prime minister misled" parliament by selectively quoting Australia's spy boss, Mike Burgess, to imply Asio scrutinises all applications from those fleeing the conflict.

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