“I’ll always be prepared to call out extremism in all its forms.” “Genuine concerns held by fair minded Australians about immigration levels, border protection or law and order should not be used as a cover or be hijacked to push hateful and ugly racist agendas,” Morrison said. He has come under pressure for not immediately denouncing Anning’s attendance at the rally. Morrison’s government has taken a hard line on immigration policy, defending the use of controversial offshore detention centres. Nearly half of the country’s 25-million population was either born overseas or has at least one parent born abroad. Immigration is a hot button issue in Australia. “I think the vast majority of Australians would be disgusted to think their taxes are paying for an Australian senator to attend an event which seeks to divide, not unite our country.” Labour Deputy Leader Tanya Plibersek called on Anning to pay back the cash.
He denied the rally was racist, telling the Nine Network that “there were decent Australian people who demonstrated their dislike for what the Australian government has done which has allowed these people to come into this country.” “He is a repeat offender on these issues,” Morrison said.Īnning once called for a “final solution” to Australian immigration.Īn anti-immigration rally at St Kilda Beach in Melbourne drew hundreds of demonstrators – some of whom made Nazi salutes – and counter-demonstrators.Īnning initially defended the rally as the “start of something bigger”, but was forced to later defend his attendance.Ĭlaiming he was 100 metres away from the neo-Nazi elements, Anning said he attended the rally – on the other side of Australia – in the interests of his constituents. Morrison accused the independent politician – who often votes with the Prime Minister’s Liberal coalition government – of “associating himself with extreme and offensive racist views”. Prime Minister Scott Morrison and opposition leader Bill Shorten both condemned Senator Fraser Anning’s participation in the rally in the southern city of Melbourne last Saturday, a rare show of political unity.
Karen Khachanov and Felix Auger-Aliassime are after Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Gael Monfils, David Goffin, Denis Shapovalov, Stan Wawrinka, Grigor Dimitrov, Roberto Bautista Agut, Fabio Fognini and Jannik Sinner already the eleventh and twelfth announced participants.SYDNEY (AFP) – An Australian senator faced criticism from across the political spectrum and possible censure yesterday, after it emerged that he used taxpayer cash to fly business class to a far-right rally. With three places in the final in 2019 (Rio, Lyon and Stuttgart), it seems a matter of time before he manages to win his first tournament. Auger-Aliassime played last month on behalf of Canada in the final of the Davis Cup. Denis Shapovalov (20) and Jannik Sinner (18) can be seen in Rotterdam Ahoy in February. With the 19-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime the three youngest players from the global top 100 come into action in Rotterdam. In 2020, he will be coming to Rotterdam for the fourth time. The line that he started in 2018 with three titles brought him the top 10 ranking, despite a difficult 2019. The 23-year-old Russian reached the 8 th place at the ATP Rankings this year. That he has been in the top 10 for a while says a lot, his potential is even higher." With four titles, Karen Khachanov is of course one step further, but at the age of 23 he can still be seen as a top talent. His 21st place in the ATP Ranking is really a top performance at this age. With three places in the final, he made a huge step in 2019. Toernamentdirector Richard Kajicek: "Felix Auger-Aliassime is seen as one of the greatest talents of the moment. The 47 th ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament will be held form 8 to 16 February at Rotterdam Ahoy. The 23-year-old Karen Khachanov from Russia and the 19-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime from Canada return to Rotterdam in 2020. Two more players have been added to the list of participants of the ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. Home / News / Headlines / 47th edition / Khachanov and Auger-Aliassime return to Rotterdam 24 December 2019
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