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Media company mulling defamation action after independent MP calls reporter Josh Bavas ‘a racist’ for asking a question about Katter’s Lebanese heritage * Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nine Entertainment is considering legal action against Bob Katter after the independent MP called Nine’s Queensland reporter Josh Bavas a racist and threatened to punch him at a press conference. The Brisbane outburst came after Katter expressed support for anti-immigration March for Australia protests planned for the weekend. Bavas asked: “You’ve got Lebanese heritage yourself … ” before Katter cut him off. Continue reading...

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