The Australian Lebanese Community in Victoria condemns terrorism and stand with Australian National Security and in particular with Victoria Police and Safety for all Australians.

The maintenance of national security is a role of immense importance to the Australian way of life. Any attempt to disrupt the strong social fabric that underpins Australian society is an abhorrent act and is globally condemned.

Last night event in Melbourne shows that we need to stand up against extremism and terrorism and ask the community leaders to stand up and condemn this terror group. These individuals do not exemplify the motivations of any single community group but should be seen as isolated and extremely unfortunate events, which are condemned by the entire community collectively. More specifically, any act of terrorism is completely unacceptable to the broader Australian community including the Australian Lebanese Community. Any act of terrorism is contrary to all Islamic teaching and beliefs; there is no room for terrorist in our society, irrespective of their ethnic identity.

The Australian community must collectively work towards dispelling criminals and those who aim to shake the foundations of Australian security and ensure that they are brought to justice. Australian national security is vital, and the Australian Lebanese community highly condemn any activities which jeopardise the national security we all enjoy.

This statement is endorsed by wider Lebanese groups and organisations in Victoria.

Victorian Lebanese Community Council Inc.

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