Parkes MP Mark Coulton condemned the attacks and indicated a world united by grief would be better placed to act on terrorism.

“I am horrified by the attacks that took place in Paris over the weekend,” he said.

“Like 9/11, I believe that these attacks will be the catalyst for more unified, direct action against terrorism at a global level.” 

Global leaders have met for the G20 summit in Turkey this week and Mr Coulton said the meeting was a chance to discuss action.

“I think having the international leaders in Turkey right now has provided a good opportunity for face-to-face discussions to take place regarding these matters,” he said.

Mr Coulton was critical of fellow National Party member Andrew Fraser who took to Facebook to call on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to close Australia’s borders to “Middle Eastern refugees or Islamic boat people”.

“Close our borders, we have enough anarchists already resident in Australia, (our democracy), we don’t need any more coming in disguised as refugees,” Mr Fraser said on his Facebook page.

Mr Coulton completely disagreed with the Coffs Harbour MP in a radio interview yesterday  and cited Australia’s tough border control measures which are already in place.

He also said many who came to Australia for refuge were themselves victims of these terrorists.

The Parkes MP labelled Australia a “compassionate nation” and said “we need to look after people”.