Community safety
Kathleen MATTHEWS-WARD (Broadmeadows) (12:58): I have always felt so fortunate and proud to live in one of the most successful multicultural and multifaith societies in the world, but it breaks my heart to see the rising incidence of hate and Islamophobia, especially against women and girls. Everyone has the right to feel safe and to be safe. We have provided $3 million to Islamic organisations to combat Islamophobia, and we are strengthening the anti-vilification laws. To all the haters, you will not tear our community apart. Coming together is the antidote to hate, and I have been so fortunate to attend – (Time expired)