Australian Government Considers Visa Cancellations Over Hezbollah Flags at Protests

Authorities investigate legal responses as political leaders clash over handling of Middle East conflict symbols in public demonstrations.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has condemned the display of Hezbollah flags at pro-Palestine rallies, threatening to cancel visas of non-citizens involved.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called for the recall of parliament to enact stricter anti-terror laws, accusing the government of insufficient action.
Australian Federal Police stated that merely displaying prohibited symbols does not meet the threshold for a Commonwealth offense unless it incites hatred or violence.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized the importance of maintaining social cohesion and warned against importing radical ideologies into Australia.
The government has appointed Aftab Malik as a special envoy to combat Islamophobia, aiming to address broader issues of religious discrimination.