Bob Katter, recognized as the longest-serving MP in federal parliament, displayed anger when his Lebanese roots were brought up by Nine Network journalist Josh Bavas.

He then approached Bavas threateningly, raising his fist as the reporter attempted to get Katter’s opinion on newcomers to Australia who arrive with “good values”.

“It isn’t appropriate to raise a fist to a journalist even before they complete their question – I find it very disrespectful to threaten a journalist,” he said.

Katter to be ‘front and centre’ at March for Australia rally

The rally in Brisbane will be held on the final weekend of the state’s Multicultural Month.

Organisers have been linked with white nationalist ideas but they have distanced themselves from far-right groups.

Nine Network, Katter demand apology

“In my near 20 years in journalism I’ve never experienced that kind of reaction from an elected representative,” he said in a joint statement.