Leader of the Opposition and Federal Member for Farrer, Sussan Ley MP, has issued a call for calm and unity, urging Australians not to allow overseas conflicts to fracture the nation’s social fabric.
In a statement on social cohesion, Ms Ley acknowledged that global conflicts are increasingly being felt at home, with some groups attempting to exploit divisions within Australian communities.
“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,” Ms Ley said.
She pointed to terrorist organisations and fringe voices as active forces seeking to divide communities along religious and cultural lines.
“Whether you are Iranian, Palestinian or Israeli, whether you are Christian, Muslim, Jewish or of any faith, Australia is your home,” she said.
Ms Ley stressed that it was essential for Australians to remain united in the face of external pressures:
“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.”
The statement comes at a time when multicultural communities across the country have reported heightened tensions linked to global unrest. Ms Ley’s message underscores the importance of preserving harmony and the shared values that underpin Australian society.
