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Bob Katter Threatens Journalist Over Lebanese Heritage Comment in Brisbane

Bob Katter Threatens Journalist Over Lebanese Heritage Comment in Brisbane
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Bob Katter, an MP from Queensland, threatened to punch a journalist at a press conference in Brisbane on 28 Aug 2025. The journalist mentioned Katter's Lebanese heritage, which angered him. Katter said his family has been in Australia for 140 years and he often punches people who make such comments. He supports the March for Australia protests against mass migration planned for the weekend. Katter demanded names of people at recent pro-Palestine protests and said those with anti-Australian views should leave the country. He also questioned migrants on their values before allowing them in. Katter’s son tried to stop the confrontation, and the press conference ended soon after. The March for Australia calls for stopping mass migration and has been criticised for its views. Katter said he will be active at the rally in Brisbane. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 09:13 IST; source: link)