Peter Dutton's double standard: French 'Bollard Man' is given the Liberal ... trends now
Peter Dutton has shied away from supporting a long-term visa for the injured Pakistani security guard who put his life on the line in the Bondi Junction tragedy - despite agreeing the French 'Bollard Man' should be allowed to stay.
The Opposition Leader was asked about Muhammad Taha's hospital bed request for a visa extension when he stopped by Westfield in Bondi Junction to pay his respects on Thursday morning.
Mr Taha was stabbed in the stomach after bravely confronting crazed knifeman Joel Cauchi during his violent rampage on Saturday afternoon.
His colleague, Faraz Tahir, was among the six people fatally stabbed. Eight other victims remain in hospital, with two critical.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this week singled out fellow hero, Frenchman Damien Guerot, who earned the nickname 'Bollard Man' after footage went viral of him attempting to keep Cauchi from ascending an escalator.
Muhammad Taha was knifed in the stomach but managed to radio other security staff for help - becoming one of the first people to raise the alarm (pictured, still recovering in hospital)
Mr Dutton shied away from supporting a long-term visa for the injured Pakistani security guard who put his life on the line in the Bondi Junction tragedy
The PM offered him citizenship on Tuesday, claiming he was 'welcome to stay for as long' as he likes. The generous offer prompted Mr Taha, whose skilled subclass 487 visa expires next month, to ask for the same courtesy.
Asked about the request as he laid flowers on Thursday, Mr Dutton said: 'That's obviously an issue for the prime minister.
'I think at the moment the focus really is on those who have lost their lives, those who are recovering, and I think any other matter can be dealt with in due course.'
But Mr Dutton was supportive of the PM's offer to Mr Guerot earlier this week.
'I support the Prime Minister's generous offer... we shouldn't be afraid of wanting people to come to our country who are the best people,' Dutton said on Tuesday.
'When you look at the images of that young French
