Wednesday, October 03, 2012

Barnett Says Anti-Islam Wilders Not Welcome in WA

ABC NEWS: The Premier Colin Barnett says the right wing Dutch politician, Geert Wilders, is not welcome in Western Australia.

The Federal Government has approved a visa for the anti-Islam campaigner who could speak in Perth as part of a national tour next year.

Mr Barnett says Mr Wilders' views could stir violent tensions.

"He's got a right to say it but I do not want to see tensions between the Islamic community and the wider community stirred up, potentially into demonstrations or even violence, because a Dutch politician wants to come here and promote himself," he said.

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