Wayne Swan (Lilley, Australian Labor Party, Treasurer) Share this | Hansard source

Over the weekend we saw some violent protests in the streets of cities of Australia. I think all Australians would be sickened by the behaviour we saw over the weekend. I think we all condemn this behaviour in the strongest possible terms, particularly the use of children to carry offensive placards. I think the parliament is at one in condemning this behaviour. I know that Muslim leaders have condemned this behaviour as well. We want to see no part in Australian society for this sort of behaviour into the future.

Honourable members: Hear, hear!

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