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Muslim leaders want Dutch politician stopped from visiting Australia
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is under pressure from Australia’s Muslim leaders to cancel the visa for Dutch anti-Islamic MP Geert Wilders. Mr Wilders will visit Australia to launch anti-Islam party the Australian Liberty Alliance in Perth next week.
Muslim leaders told Mr Turnbull at a high-level meeting on Friday that they fear his visit could encourage anti-Islamic sentiment and prompt more ill feeling against their community...
Geert Wilders…
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is under pressure from Australia’s Muslim leaders to cancel the visa for Dutch anti-Islamic MP Geert Wilders. Mr Wilders will visit Australia to launch anti-Islam party the Australian Liberty Alliance in Perth next week.
Muslim leaders told Mr Turnbull at a high-level meeting on Friday that they fear his visit could encourage anti-Islamic sentiment and prompt more ill feeling against their community...
Geert Wilders…
- Is the founder and leader of the Party for Freedom in the Dutch Parliament.
- Supports banning the Quran, the Hijab and the construction of mosques.
- Was forced to cancel a 2012 tour to Australia after his visa was stalled.
- Sparked protests to Australia, when he visited after having his visa approved in 2013.
- Has previously been banned from entering the UK.
- Has received death threats and has had to previously be moved between safe houses.
- Has been known to travel with armed body guards for his protection.