Australian senator Fraser Anning has been condemned in Parliament over his comments suggesting Muslim immigration contributed to the Christchurch massacre. The remarks drew worldwide condemnation and a swift commitment from Australia's coalition government and opposition party Labor to censure Senator Anning when Parliament returned. READ MORE:* Australian senator Fraser Anning told he 'lacks basic humanity' over Christchurch mosque shooting comments* 'Egg Boy' teen defends egging anti-Muslim Australian senator* Fraser Anning staffer and alleged Nazi enthusiast works in Australian immigration dept* Creator of petition calling for removal of Aus Senator Fraser Anning is 'threatened'* 'Out of context': Fraser Anning says comments after Christchurch shooting have been twisted* 'Hero' teen who egged Australian senator Fraser Anning breaks his silence* Australian senator hits teenager who egged him for mosque shooting commentsALEX ELLINGHAUSEN/THE AGE Labor's Senate leader Penny Wong during the motion to formally censure Fraser Anning. 1 NEWS Labor's Pat Dodson was supporting a motion to censure Senator Fraser Anning for linking the Christchurch terrorist attack to Muslim immigration. MORNING REPORT/RNZ Australian Senator Fraser Anning has been excoriated in the national parliament, with a senior cabinet minister telling him he lacks basic humanity after the comments he made following the Christchurch terrorist attacks.

Source: Stuff April 03, 2019 04:07 UTC