Greens leader David Shoebridge criticised by Labor MP Josh Burns over Jewish community comments
Labor MP Josh Burns has criticized new Greens leader David Shoebridge for his comments regarding the party's relationship with the Jewish community. Burns accused Shoebridge of being divisive by categorizing Jewish Australians based on their political views on the Middle East.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights ongoing political tensions within Australia regarding the representation of Jewish communities and the discourse surrounding the Middle East conflict.
A Labor MP has accused new Greens leader David Shoebridge of "prejudice" for singling out Jewish Australians. ( ABC News: Callum Flinn )
Labor MP Josh Burns has criticised new Greens leader David Shoebridge over comments about the party's relationship with Jewish Australians.
Mr Burns said Senator Shoebridge's focus on those who shared the Greens' views on the Middle East were not "inclusive".
Labor has said it still hopes to have "constructive" relationships with the new Greens leadership team.
Link copied Share Share article A Labor MP has accused new Greens leader David Shoebridge of "prejudice" for singling out Jewish Australians who share his party's views on Gaza when asked about repairing relations with the broader community.
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