Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Opposition leader Peter Dutton saying Australia shouldn't accept Palestinian refugees - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Over in Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has claimed Australia should not accept Palestinian refugees fleeing conflict in Gaza, citing 'security risks'.

Dutton's comments have been rejected by senior Albanese government figures, as officials try to keep Palestinian refugees in the country for longer.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says Dutton has been accused of trying to stir up division.

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