Australian federal MP Bob Katter ignited a firestorm at a Brisbane press conference on Thursday, threatening to punch Channel Nine journalist Josh Bavas after he questioned Katter’s Lebanese heritage during a promotion for an anti-immigration rally.
The 80-year-old Queensland politician, defending his family’s 140-year Australian history, accused the reporter of racism and emphasized national values like democracy and egalitarianism.
The clash has fueled online debates on identity and migration, with supporters praising Katter’s patriotism and critics condemning his aggression, highlighting tensions in Australia’s immigration discourse.