Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has accused the Coalition of hypocrisy regarding the repatriation of Australians from Syria. He highlighted the opposition's previous actions while in government during an interview on ABC's 7.30 program.
Home affairs minister says opposition had repatriated Australians from Syria when in government.
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Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has accused the Coalition of hypocrisy regarding the repatriation of Australians from Syria. He highlighted the opposition's previous actions while in government during an interview on ABC's 7.30 program.
Tony Burke accused the Coalition of 'silly hypocrisy' regarding their pressure to prevent the return of Australians from Syria.
He made his comments during an interview on ABC's 7.30 program.
The Coalition's stance affects 34 Australian wives and children of IS fighters.
The debate centers around the repatriation of Australians from Syria, particularly those associated with IS fighters.
The article is authored by Martin Farrer.
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