Liberal MPs Hawke, Price Clash Over Indian Migration Comments

Liberal MP Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has sparked controversy within her party and the wider community due to her comments on Indian migration, which have been criticized as damaging and inflammatory. Liberal MP Alex Hawke called on Price to apologize to the Indian community, emphasizing the harm caused by her remarks, though Price has refused to do so and accused Hawke of berating her staff. Hawke denied these accusations, stating that his conversation with Price's staffer was brief and not abusive. Liberal Party leader Sussan Ley also declined to apologize for Price's comments but expressed full support and appreciation for the Indian Australian community. The situation has exposed internal divisions within the Liberal Party, with debates over immigration and community relations intensifying amidst recent anti-immigration protests that targeted Indian Australians. Price’s refusal to retract her statements and the party’s reluctance to issue an apology highlight ongoing tensions around migration and multiculturalism in Australia.