Peter Dutton Threatened With Contempt As Judge Slams Him For Failing To Comply With The Law - Pedestrian

Details: Published: Friday, 03 July 2020 10:55

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton has again been threatened with being in contempt of court for failing to comply with Australian law in relation to an ongoing immigration case. Click here to read the full article.

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