Daniel Andrews says Victorians have to accept violent extremism in Australia

Shadow Attorney General, John Pesutto

Background

While discussing terrorism in Australia today, Daniel Andrews told media:

“We all of us as Victorians and indeed Australians have to accept that violent extremism is part of a contemporary Australia.”

Comments from the Shadow Attorney General John Pesutto:

One of the principal functions of government is to protect its citizens.

Daniel Andrews by his comments today appears to be waving a white flag and saying to Australians that they should accept violent extremism as a part of Australian life.

Victorians should not have to accept that violent extremism is here to stay.  Victorians expect and deserve a government that aspires to a safe and tolerant community.

To suggest that ‘violent extremism is part of contemporary Australia’ shows a defeatist attitude and a complete lack of leadership.

Media contact:  John Deller on 0400 496 596 or john.deller@opposition.vic.gov.au