‘Good Australian’: Canavan praises podcaster calling for mass deportations
Nationals leader Matt Canavan has praised a controversial podcaster who called for mass deportations of migrants, referring to him as a 'good Australian.' The podcaster, Sam Bamford, made inflammatory remarks about migrants during an episode featuring Liberal senator Jacinta Price, who later distanced herself from his views. Canavan encouraged open dialogue, suggesting that opposing voices should engage with Bamford's platform.
- ▪Matt Canavan described podcaster Sam Bamford as a 'good Australian' despite his controversial views.
- ▪Bamford called for mass deportations of migrants and criticized media coverage of Price's appearance on his show.
- ▪Jacinta Price distanced herself from Bamford's statements, clarifying she did not endorse all his views.
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