Mr J BULL: Watching this, our community, certainly made me reflect on the tragedy that occurred in New Zealand on Friday and the shock sent around the world.

These were cowardly and criminal acts.

This government strongly condemns the act of terrorism against the Muslim community.

We stand with the Muslim community and all communities in rejecting fear, division and hate, and we stand against the forces in society that attempt to stir up animosity and anger.

Those forces try to divide us.

We instead choose love, kindness and compassion.