Diplomatic tensions have been intensified as Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton claimed Australia’s stance on white farmers in South Africa was misrepresented.
Following last months visa debacle, Julie Bishop sent a letter to South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Lindiwe Sisulu to clarify Australia’s humanitarian visa program is non-discriminatory.
Mr Dutton said this letter may have been misinterpreted by South African Ministers and suggested Ms Sisulu may have made a statement to appease domestic political audiences.