‘Zero Tolerance’: Nationals Senator Backs Deportation of ‘Hate Preachers’ From Australia

Nationals Senator for Victoria, Bridget McKenzie, has reiterated the Coalition’s pledge to deport hate preachers if they win the next federal election. She stated that there should be zero tolerance for hate preachers and those involved in radicalization, acknowledging that some Australian citizens fall into these categories. McKenzie’s comments were made during an Australian Jewish Association forum, amid a rise in anti-Semitism.

• Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie supports the Coalition’s commitment to deport hate preachers.
• This policy would be enacted if the Coalition wins the next federal election.
• McKenzie advocates for zero tolerance towards hate preachers and those who radicalize others.
• She acknowledged that some Australian citizens are hate preachers or involved in radicalization.
• Her remarks were made during an Australian Jewish Association forum.