The devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach is shocking and distressing.
 
It was a targeted antisemitic attack on Jewish Australians on the first day of Chanukah, which should be a joyous celebration of faith.
 
It was an act of evil.
 
Our thoughts are with every person affected, in particular the loved ones of those who died and those injured.
 
We pay tribute to the bravery of those who responded, including police, paramedics and civilians.
 
An attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.
 
Together we all need to stand together against this hatred and division.

We need to be one another’s light in this difficult time.

Leaders of community and faith groups across Australia have condemned this horrific violence and have called for Australians to stand together in solidarity at this time of trauma and grief.

Like many of us, I believe in Bendigo, and we stand together today to demonstrate hate will not divide us.

Compassion, respect and humanity unite us.