Dutton accused of 'playing politics' following calls for a blanket ban on Gaza arrivals

Industry and Science Minister Ed Husic has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of “playing politics” following his controversial call for a blanket ban on humanitarian visas for Palestinians. The Liberal Party leader called for a blanket ban on arrivals from the war-torn enclave on Wednesday, prompting several Labor ministers to publicly reject the idea. “Peter Dutton is playing politics on this issue in the face of one of the worst humanitarian crises we've seen,” Mr Husic told Sky News Australia. “If it comes to a choice between national unity and social cohesion versus dividing, Peter Dutton always makes the wrong choice. Always. “He's always opted to erode social cohesion and make calls that are in political interest rather than national interest. “I think that speaks volumes about Peter Dutton, someone who is seeking to be an alternative Prime Minister.”