Social cohesion concerns as Dutton ramps up rhetoric

The Party Room

As the conflict in the Middle East dramatically escalates, the Albanese Government is trying to manage social cohesion concerns at home.

While both sides of politics have condemned some protesters carrying Hezbollah flags over the weekend, Peter Dutton has ramped up the rhetoric.

The Opposition leader has suggested current laws don't go far enough and is demanding tougher action to stop pro-Palestinian protests planned in the lead up to the first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.Karen Middleton, Guardian Australia's political editor joins Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas on The Party Room.

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