Canberra Commerce Group Pty Ltd unequivocally condemns the antisemitic terror attack reported at Bondi Beach in Sydney. This act of violence, motivated by hatred and intolerance, represents a grave assault on the fundamental values of human dignity, pluralism and peaceful coexistence upon which Australian society is built. Terrorism in any form seeks to fracture communities through fear, and it must be rejected without reservation or equivocation.
We extend our deepest and most sincere sympathies to the victims and to the victims’ families. Our thoughts are with them during this time of profound grief and shock. No words can adequately convey the sorrow caused by such a senseless act, yet the affected families must know they are not alone. We stand in solidarity with them and with the wider Jewish community, which has once again been forced to confront hatred that should have no place in a democratic and multicultural society.
Antisemitism is a corrosive ideology with a long and tragic history, and its reemergence through acts of violence demands a firm and collective response. Australia’s strength lies in its diversity, its commitment to the rule of law and its shared rejection of bigotry, racism and religious hatred. Acts that target individuals or communities on the basis of identity undermine social cohesion and threaten the safety and freedom of all. They must be confronted through lawful means, moral clarity and sustained civic responsibility.
Violence is never the answer. It does not resolve grievances, advance justice or bring about meaningful change. Instead, it deepens divisions, inflicts irreversible harm on innocent lives and erodes the trust that binds communities together. The appropriate response to hatred is not retaliation, but resolve: a renewed commitment to dialogue, education and the peaceful resolution of differences within the framework of democratic institutions.
At this difficult moment, we encourage all Australians to remain calm, resilient and united. Strength is found not in fear, but in solidarity; not in anger, but in compassion. By standing together against extremism and hatred, by supporting those who have been harmed and by reaffirming our shared values, we honour the victims and reaffirm our collective determination to build a society grounded in respect, tolerance and justice.
Canberra Commerce Group Pty Ltd remains committed to promoting understanding, informed dialogue and peaceful international and domestic relations. We call upon leaders, institutions and citizens alike to reject all forms of hate-fuelled violence and to work collectively towards a safer, more inclusive and humane future.
