16/12/2025
Statement on the Bondi Attack
We are horrified by the events of the December 14th cowardly attack at Bondi Beach. The loss of life in such a meaningless act of violence is a tragedy that affects us all deeply.
Amongst those who were injured were several volunteers of our broader Community Union Defence League Sydney network. We send our condolences to all those mourning loved ones and wish a hasty recovery to those who were injured in the shameful incident.
As with many other organisations, we are calling on our supporters to contribute to the blood drive by donating and promoting this call for donations by public health authorities.
Despicable acts like this and the conditions that promote them have no place in our society. We must take it upon ourselves to develop unity in the face of division and have courage against the cowards who promote such hate.
In this, we take inspiration and hope from the actions of the ordinary people who stepped up to protect those around them and look out for their communities.
While there is a deep and divisive history of racism and violence in this country, there is also a proud history of regular people standing together in defiance.
It is our duty to carry these values of bravery and solidarity forward and to push back against those who would take advantage in these times of vulnerability to promote division and hate in our society.
With this at heart, we reaffirm our determination to build a society based on the principles of socialism and peace.