A far-Right Australian MP has been condemned for his “disgusting” claim that New Zealand’s Muslim migrants were the cause of the terrorist attacks against mosques in Christchurch.

Fraser Anning, who is known for his incendiary rhetoric, said the attacks should not be blamed on nationalism but on New Zealand’s migration policy.

“I am utterly opposed to any form of violence within our community, and I totally condemn the actions of the gunman,” Mr Anning said.

“However, while this kind of violent vigilantism can never be justified, what it highlights is the growing fear within our community, both in Australia and New Zealand, of the increasing Muslim presence.

“As always, left-wing politicians and the media will rush to claim that the causes of today’s shootings lie with gun laws or those who hold nationalist views but this is all clichéd nonsense.