NEWS.com.au | Estimates hearing outrage after asylum seekers referred to as 'fleas' NEWS.com.au A LIBERAL senator has described asylum seekers as “fleas” while quizzing the Immigration Department over border protection. And another Liberal senator has praised the description as “nicely put”. Senator David Fawcett made the statement while ... Call for apology after Liberal senator appears to link 'fleas' to boat arrivals Liberal senator defends 'flea' remarks SA Senator David Fawcett sparks estimates hearing outrage after referring to asylum seekers as 'fleas' |