Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus refutes Peter Dutton’s claim that he apologised to the Prime Minister

A political firestorm erupted on Tuesday after Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus publicly accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of spreading a “complete fabrication” over an alleged apology regarding antisemitism.

The controversy began after Dutton told reporters that Dreyfus had privately apologised to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for remarks made during a heated parliamentary debate on Monday. However, Dreyfus swiftly denied the claim, calling it a blatant attempt to mislead the public and score political points.

“This is a complete fabrication,” Dreyfus said in an emphatic rebuttal, insisting that no such apology had taken place. “Peter Dutton is deliberately distorting the truth to fuel division.”

The exchange underscores growing tensions within Parliament over the government’s handling of rising antisemitism in Australia. While Albanese’s administration faces accusations of failing to address community concerns, the Opposition has been accused of politicising the issue rather than seeking real solutions.

The clash has further deepened the political divide, with Dutton doubling down on his statement, claiming that Dreyfus was backtracking under pressure. Meanwhile, Labor MPs rallied behind Dreyfus, condemning the Opposition Leader’s remarks as reckless and inflammatory.

As the dispute rages on, the Australian public is left wondering: who is telling the truth? Is Dutton deliberately distorting events, or is there a deeper rift within the Albanese government that has yet to be exposed?

With Parliament already on edge, this latest scandal raises the stakes even further—and the fallout is far from over.