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Hansard ID: HANSARD-1323879322-121182
Hansard session: Fifty-Seventh Parliament, First Session (57-1)
Second Anniversary of the Christchurch Massacre
Mr MARK COURE (Oatley)
—Speaker, it was humbling to attend the Second Anniversary of the Christchurch Massacre in 2021, to commemorate and acknowledge the 51 lives that were lost during this tragedy. I wish to thank my Parliamentary colleagues and all members of our community who came together to mourn and pay their respects. I also want to acknowledge the Australian National Imams Council for hosting the event and for allowing us to join in unity and reflection.
March 15, 2019 was a day of tragedy and the impacts of this devastating attack were felt right across the world. Commemorative events like these are so important because they allow us to come together in harmony while pausing to reflect on the dire need to reject acts of terror and bond in unity. The Australian National Imams Council is an outstanding advocate for the Australian Muslim community and I sincerely applaud their efforts in supporting local Muslim organisations and communities across the nation. Together we will continue to build an inclusive society that enshrines individual, religious and cultural freedom.