'There is no question that there are lessons to be learned from previous immigration policies and the minister was reflecting on, you know, on policies many years ago,' Mr Turnbull said. Share on Facebook. 'As a Lebanese Australian, I find Peter Dutton's comments insulting and degrading,' tweeted Mina. PHOTO: From Michael Sukkar’s website. 'I think what Peter Dutton said embodies the problem of modern politics, which seems to identify problems without any solutions.'. Amid the upheaval, Sukkar resigned as Assistant Treasurer, telling the press he was doing so “as a matter of integrity”. 'He's entitled to do that. Credit: Alex Ellinghausen. Share on Twitter. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group, Trump booed while paying respects to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Croydon: Aerial footage shows centre where police officer was shot, Staggering moment defendant escapes court hearing in Ohio, 'We're in your corner': Meghan sends message to AGT finalist, Joe Biden jokingly called service members 'stupid b******s' in 2016, Protesters gather in London in opposition to Covid restrictions, Suspected fly-tipper in Dorset kicks man in confrontation, Police clash with anti-lockdown protesters in central London, Sgt Ratana's cousin pays tribute to 'fearless and giving' person, CCTV shows police arriving on site where Croydon suspect was arrested, Croydon: Flowers placed at custody centre for fallen police officer, 16 people arrested at central London anti-lockdown demonstrations, Coalition MPs clash over Peter Dutton's criticism of Lebanese Muslim migrants, Michael Sukkar backs Peter Dutton over Lebanese Muslim comments | afr.com, Peter Dutton's 'Lebanese-Muslim' remarks attacked as 'race baiting' | Australia news | The Guardian. However Mr Sukkar, whose father was born in Lebanon, dismissed Mr Zimmerman's comments, instead throwing his support behind Mr Dutton. Authorised by Michael Sukkar MP, 5/602 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham VIC 3132, Level 2/60 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000. He is passionate about the local community, and understands the issues that concern residents. ', Randa Kattan, CEO of the Arab Council Australia, said the minister's comments were 'divisive' and 'outrageous', Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has been slammed for his comments about Lebanese-Muslim immigrants, Incredible video brings Hindenburg disaster into vivid color, Killer whales constantly attack yacht for 45 minutes, Louisville protesters in tense standoff with gun-toting store owner, Piccadilly Circus packed with dancing revellers after 10pm curfew, Police break out gathering without distancing in central London, Students react to being told to self-isolate for 14 days, LAPD officer seen brutally beating BLM protester with riot shield, Argentinian MP kisses woman's breast during parliamentary session, Protesters throw bottles cans and other objects at officers, Amazon launch new drone style alarm system for homes, Global deaths of coronavirus soon about to reach one million, Police fatally shoot black man during scuffle over jaywalking.