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Opposition Leader Tony Abbott slapped down an outspoken Liberal frontbencher last night for anti-Islam comments that ignited another storm of controversy.
Mr Abbott distanced himself from the comments of frontbencher Cory Bernardi, who said he had been targeted with death threats after speaking against multiculturalism and extremist Muslims. The South Australian senator last night said he had referred to the Australian Federal Police a series of death threats, including an email a few weeks ago that said: "I hope people put a bullet through your brain."
But it didn't stop Mr Bernardi yesterday launching a fiery broadside on radio, declaring: "Islam itself is the problem." Late last night Mr Abbott was quick to distance himself and the party from Mr Bernardi.