Angus Taylor says higher risk of ‘bad people coming from bad countries’ as he singles out Iran
Summary
Opposition leader Angus Taylor said there is a higher risk that some harmful people come from what he called "bad countries," singling out Iran as an example. He defended Liberal Party’s preference for One Nation over an independent candidate in an upcoming election and said migrants from some countries may not accept Australia’s core values.Key Facts
- Angus Taylor said some “bad people” come from “bad countries” and mentioned Iran specifically.
- He described countries ruled by extremists or dictators as less likely to accept liberal democratic values.
- Taylor defended preferencing One Nation ahead of an independent candidate in the Farrer byelection.
- He said the Liberal Party prefers the Nationals second and One Nation fourth in voting preferences in that election.
- Australia’s migration system does not ban people based on nationality, but Taylor said policy focuses on values acceptance.
- The Labor government recently barred nearly 7,000 Iranian visitors from entering Australia for six months.
- Taylor agreed with some views of Pauline Hanson, who supports a hardline immigration stance and visa caps.
- Taylor criticized some independent MPs, calling them “teals,” for policies he says harm energy, water, and agriculture.
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