Scott Morrison adopted Rajapaska for LNP political expediency. He was the MP who thought a Hanson like tough approach to Muslims in Australia would benefit the party. The Cronulla riots occurred in his electorate Muslim baiting was seen as an opportunity for Morrison.

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