Premier

Statement From The Premier

20 December 2017

What happened in Flinders Street today was an act of evil.

This was an attack on innocent bystanders – people finishing their Christmas shopping, heading home from work, unwinding for the year.

They did not deserve this. Our city did not deserve this.

Christmas should be a time of celebration, spent with loved ones.

Instead, for many Victorian families, it will now be a permanent reminder of the day their lives changed forever.

To the victims and their families, we extend our support and our love.

And to those heroes – our first responders, and those who rushed to the aid of others – we extend our deepest thanks.

Anyone affected can contact the Victims Support Helpline on 1800 819 817.

Tonight, Victorians stand strong, and we stand together.

Reviewed 15 September 2020

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