Doorstop - Oran Park, NSW
20 February 2020
PRIME MINISTER: While we’ve been here for what is a very happy occasion for Ricky and Vicki as they move into their new home, Australians all over the country are just shocked, saddened and devastated about what has happened in a suburban street just like this up in suburban Queensland, where Hannah and her three children so senselessly and maddeningly murdered in what has occurred in a terrible act of violence. And it just grieves our hearts terribly today and our thoughts go out to those who are close to the family, those who are just unable to come to terms with this terrible horror. And I know Australians all around the country will be feeling the same way, just shaking their head, but full of empathy, full of love for those who are close to this family and their friends. So if there is anyone out there who needs help, get help. There are services and supports available to you to help you and if you’re in a position to help, then please help. But today Australians just look at each other and just give thanks for each other and at this terrible, awful event, our hearts are just full of grief.
JOURNALIST: Prime Minister, what’s your message to women living in Australia after this tragedy?
PRIME MINISTER: Today, honestly, I am just so saddened by these terrible events. Just so saddened by these terrible events. Thank you all very much.
