18/12/2025
We stand in solidarity with the victims and those injured, with police and first responders, and with the Sydney Jewish community. In the face of terror and hatred, we reaffirm our commitment to the values that underpin our democracy: compassion, vigilance, humanity, and respect for the rule of law.
Australia’s multicultural society—built by migrants and refugees seeking safety and belonging—depends on the right of all communities to gather, worship, and celebrate without fear. That sense of safety has been shaken, but it can and must be restored.
When violence targets religious and cultural spaces, it damages not only individuals but our shared sense of belonging. Protecting our communities is not optional; it is fundamental to who we are as a nation.