LIBERAL senator Cory Bernardi has spoken out in support of anti-immigration Dutch MP Geert Wilders, saying a double standard on free speech is emerging in Australia.
Mr Wilders, who is on a speaking tour of Australia, has in the past called Islam ''a retarded culture'' and in Melbourne on Tuesday called the prophet Muhammad a ''warlord, terrorist and paedophile'' and called for a ban on migration from Muslim countries.
His comments drew widespread condemnation, and a large group of protesters delayed the onset of his speech in Melbourne.
Australian Multicultural Foundation chief executive Hass Dellal told Fairfax Mr Wilders' comments were so outlandish there was no sensible reply. [The Age] Read more
