Bob Katter MHR, will extend his support to the Jewish community in Australia during a condolence motion in Parliament House today. The murder of so many innocent, everyday Australians, including the youngest – ten-year-old ‘Matilda’ – MUST be condemned at the highest level.
Mr Katter said, “This wonderful little kid was murdered.
“This lovely little girl called Matilda, whose parents had migrated to Australia and name their first child born in this country ‘Matilda’ as a tribute. My heart bleeds for them. This innocent little girl was shot dead by Islamic Extremists.
“These murders were ‘known’ by the authorities, yet they were allowed to stay here and fester with their extreme beliefs, they were allowed to obtain weapons, they were allowed to travel overseas and return after ‘training’, and they ended up carrying out a horrific act of terrorism. There was a clear failure of the immigration authorities, ASIO, and the NSW Labor Government – firearm licensing. I’ll bet they don’t miss a night’s sleep over it.”
In paying homage to the victims of the Bondi massacre, Mr Katter extended his support on behalf of the Australian people, but slammed those responsible.
“The people of Australia, they mourn for you,” he said.
“Who was responsible for that murder, a couple of rabid bloody lunatics. We have got mad dogs everywhere, but the question must be who let those mad dogs into the country?
“The first person that is guilty is the immigration department, and the Minister Tony Burke has to take responsibility for what occurred, which he has not done.
“Secondly, ASIO had them on the watchlist and yet they were still allowed to collect three high powered rifles that are registered. What is the point in having an ASIO if you allow these people to have high powered rifles? This is a gang that couldn’t shoot straight. They are an absolute disgrace to the government.
“Thirdly, the NSW government. The Liberal government when in power, refused to give this person on an ASIO watch list, a gun licence. Within months of the Labor party taking office, he gets his firearms licence and he gets three guns.
“What, does he belong to the western Sydney clay shooting club does he? What… does he go shooting deer on the outskirts of Sydney does he? What could he possibly want the guns for?
“So, the NSW government can take full responsibility for what has occurred. And my message to them is, don’t hide because YOU are responsible.”
Mr Katter lashed unvetted mass immigration but cautioned that it wasn’t the “religion” to blame.
“I must say that it isn’t the Islamic “religion”. Our neighbours the Indonesians are a Muslim country and they are excellent people.
“The rabid mad dogs that have been allowed into this country have been from the Middle East and north Africa.
“There are four wars going on there at last count. They are either killing each other or killing other people.
“They attacked kids having a good time at a music festival and then they pulled the same stunt here in Australia. I spit upon them. And the people responsible for bringing them into this country have not been yarded and they need to be yarded.”
