Sky News Australia has apologised for an interview it had with far-right nationalist Blair Cottrell, saying it was wrong to air the interview.

 

The former United Patriots Front leader was on the Adam Giles Show for a studio interview, speaking with the former Northern Territory about winding back immigration.

 

Last September Mr Cottrell was found guilty of inciting serious contempt for Muslims after he and other far-right nationalists uploaded a video of a mock beheading to protest against the building of a mosque in Bendigo.

 

Mr Cottrell is appealing the decision about the video in the High Court.