Our response to the riots

The violent riots that we have seen unfold across the country over the weekend are deplorable. We stand in solidarity with the people, communities and charities impacted by these violent acts.

No one should be made afraid to leave their home, walk in their neighborhood or practice their religion. That these rioters are targeting mosques, hotels housing asylum seekers, and racially minoritized communities, and inciting terror in communities is unacceptable. Their actions do not speak for the communities that we know.

We will continue to partner with organisations supporting people experiencing inequity because their race or ethnicity and those supporting refugees and asylum seekers. And we will continue to push for the change we need locally, regionally and nationally to influence policy and practice and address the root causes of this inequity.

And to any of our partners who are impacted by these riots, we stand with you.