Why Gaza visa attacks could backfire on the Coalition
The opposition is focusing on Gazan visas to chip away at Labor’s national security credentials – but do voters even care while hip pocket pain remains acute?
As the Albanese government found itself assailed on national security over the past fortnight over the granting of visas to Palestinians, it is worth keeping in mind that the government never formally set out to offer safe haven for Gazans.
The influx happened organically as the local Palestinian community began applying on behalf of family members to get them out of the war zone.
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondentAndrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
