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Australian politician shakes fist at journalist in angry outburst

Moment Australian politician Bob Katter raises fist at journalist in angry outburst
  • Australian politician Bob Katter threatened a journalist during a news conference on immigration held on Thursday.
  • The incident took place outside the state parliament in Queensland, where Katter was addressing the media.
  • Katter, leader of Katter’s Australian Party, became agitated when journalist Josh Bavas mentioned his Lebanese heritage.
  • He shook his fists and shouted at Bavas, stating he had previously “punched blokes in the mouth” for similar comments.
  • Watch the video above.
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