Calls for stricter visa checks amid concerns over Hamas supporters
Mike is joined by Julian Leeser MP, Federal Liberal member for Berowra, who, alongside Shadow Home Affairs Minister James Paterson, calls on the Australian government to strengthen its security processes as it prepares to grant visas to Palestinians from Gaza, expressing concern that some could be Hamas supporters.
Tensions escalated after ASIO boss Mike Burgess stated that Palestinians expressing “rhetorical support” for the terror organization would not be automatically blocked.
Mr. Leeser, a prominent Jewish Liberal MP, urges the government to urgently clarify its visa processes to ensure they are not granted to individuals with terrorist sympathies.
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