TV comedian Jan Fran lashed out in the wake of the row about the PM allegedly using a political rival s Lebanese heritage as a weapon against him in a pre-selection battle.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce said historic racial allegations against Scott Morrison, which has recently emerged, was being used to "orchestrate a political hit".
Former Liberal preselection contender Michael Towke has stood by allegations Scott Morrison warned Liberal party members about his background and religion in the 2007 preselection for the seat of Cook.