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Tara Cosoleto

REVEALED: Pm denies claims he made race comments | Vintage Vibes

Scott Morrison is denying claims he cited a rival's race as a drawback for preselection in 2007. (AAP)

The prime minister has again rejected claims he made racist comments during a 2007 preselection battle for the NSW lower house seat of Cook.

Outgoing Liberal Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells last week made the accusations under parliamentary privilege, claiming Scott Morrison told party members they couldn't have a Lebanese person as a candidate.

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