October 2nd 2024.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has expressed his disapproval of any planned pro-Palestine rallies on the first anniversary of the Hamas terrorist attacks. He warned that such protests should not take place on October 7th as they would only cause distress and be seen as provocative. In an interview with ABC Radio, Albanese stated that while people have the right to peacefully express themselves in a democracy, the date holds a sensitive significance as it marks one year since the largest number of deaths of Jewish people since the Holocaust. In remembrance of this tragedy, he plans to attend a vigil.
Albanese also stressed the potential for these rallies to cause disharmony and urged for common sense to prevail. He believes that participating in such events would not serve any cause and may even set it back. His views were echoed by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, who called on the government to take action to prevent the rallies from happening.
NSW Premier Chris Minns also supported the calls for police to block the planned rallies in Sydney on Sunday, the day before the anniversary. The NSW Police have already made a submission to the Supreme Court to prevent the protest from taking place. Minns emphasized the importance of peace and safety in the state and acknowledged that tensions are still high.
Albanese has also expressed his support for the actions taken by the police to prevent the rallies from happening, stating that he stands behind them in whatever measures they take. This sentiment was shared by Dutton, who believes that the October 7th attack is not a day to be celebrated and steps should be taken to stop any protests from occurring.
In light of the controversy surrounding the rallies, it is important for people to recognize the sensitivity of the date and use common sense. Instead of causing further division and distress, it is essential to promote peace and unity. As Minns stated, it will be a difficult weekend for Sydney and the safety of its streets is the number one concern. Let us all work together to ensure that peace prevails.
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