Sunshine Coast Mayor, Rosanna Natoli, has reaffirmed the local government area’s commitment to unity, safety and inclusivity in the wake of Sunday’s Bondi Beach terrorist attack.
The Mayor joined with Strong Community Portfolio Councillors, David Law and Taylor Bunnag, Rabbi Oshy Goodman and Police Chief Inspector Jason Overland today to extend their deepest condolences and unwavering support to the Jewish community on the Sunshine Coast and across Australia.
The Mayor said the shooting at Bondi Beach had deeply impacted the local community.
“The Sunshine Coast community is shocked and saddened by the events that we’ve seen transpire in Sydney,” she said.
“We stand together with our Jewish community to say that this violence, this hatred, this display of anti-Semitism has no place in our society.
“Our Sunshine Coast community is a beachside community, much like Bondi.
“The rabbi who was killed yesterday in Sydney had spent time here on the Sunshine Coast, so there are people living in our community who had very close links.
“The Sunshine Coast community is one of warmth and welcome and we are standing with our Jewish community this Hanukkah, as always, to say this violence is completely unacceptable. We will stand in unity.
“On behalf of all Sunshine Coast residents, on behalf of our Councillors and on behalf of our Council, we express our deepest condolences to all of the family and friends of the people affected by this terrible tragedy, and to the Jewish community more broadly.“
