THE HON SUSSAN LEY MP
LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION
FEDERAL MEMBER FOR FARRER
MEDIA STATEMENT
SOCIAL COHESION
Our Australian way of life is built on respect, on community, and on the simple belief that we are stronger together.
But right now, that way of life is under attack.
Conflicts overseas are straining our social fabric here at home.
And terrorist organisations are deliberately trying to divide us further.
Whether you are Iranian, Palestinian or Israeli, whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or of any faith, Australia is your home.
In times like this, we must hold firm.
We must not allow overseas conflicts, or the voices of fringe dwellers, to weaken our unity or poison our shared values.
Because the truth is simple: what unites us as Australians will always be stronger than what others try to use to divide us.