Hatred and violence fuelled by racism and antisemitism has no place in Australian society.
Reconciliation Australia is devastated by the appalling events at Bondi Beach on Sunday and the senseless loss of life.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, the victims, their families and loved ones, the first responders, and especially with the Jewish community.
For millennia the area of Bondi has been a place for communities to come together to celebrate, to enjoy the bounty of the environment and to create connections.
Now it is a place of fear and anguish.
Hatred and violence fuelled by racism and antisemitism has no place in Australian society.
We know we are stronger when we stand united in peace and compassion.
Now more than ever, we must stand together and be counted.
