Bill Shorten (Maribyrnong, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Opposition) Share this | Hansard source

On indulgence, I seek to join the Prime Minister to acknowledge all of our distinguished guests. It is lovely to see Paul Neville here. I too wish to acknowledge the imams council of Australia. Muslim Australia is a fundamental part of the tapestry of Australia. Muslims in Australia make a great contribution to our multiculturalism and to the progress and success of us as a nation. Tolerance, be it Christian, Muslim, Jewish or any other faith, is a fundamental part of who we are, and we welcome freedom of speech and we welcome protection from hate speech. Welcome here.

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