Media outlets reported comments made by federal opposition spokesperson Teresa Gambaro earlier today, suggesting that immigrants to Australia should undertake cultural awareness training. After a predictable uproar, Ms Gambaro has been forced to apologise for her comments and rephrase some of her suggestions that may have been taken out of context after they were originally stated.

As reported by News.com.au;

The Coalition's citizenship spokeswoman Teresa Gambaro has apologised for comments about immigrant hygiene and the need to teach them how to form queues.

After a furious reaction erupted online Ms Gambaro issued an apology this afternoon saying her comments did not reflect coalition policy and were taken out of context.

"As someone who has come from a migrant family herself, I am proud of the contribution that generations of migrants have made to Australia and I would not want my reported comments, however inaccurate, to leave the impression that this contribution is not recognised," the statement said.

"People should be properly supported when they come to Australia as migrants.

"I regret any offence that may have been taken and unreservedly apologise."

The furore erupted this morning after Ms Gambaro said in an interview that migrants should be taught about the importance of wearing deodorant and waiting in queues without pushing.

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