She stated: “Australians are in deep mourning tonight, with hateful violence placing on the coronary heart of an iconic Australian group, a spot everyone knows so effectively and love, Bondi”.
Ley stated there was a “important lack of life” within the assault and, together with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urged Australians to comply with recommendation from police and related authorities.
“This assault occurred as our Jewish group got here collectively on the Chanukah by the Sea celebration. This was a celebration of peace and hope for the long run, severed by hate.
“My coronary heart is with Australia’s Jewish group tonight, notably these within the jap suburbs of Sydney — individuals I do know so effectively.”
Greens chief Larissa Waters has additionally spoken, saying she was “devastated” by stories of a number of fatalities at Bondi.
“Everybody deserves to be protected, and capturing violence like that is heartbreaking and terrifying,” she wrote on social media.
— David Aidone
