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Bill Shorten also paid tribute to Sisto Malaspina earlier today. He said he had spoken to him as recently as last Monday. Pellegrini’s proximity to the Victorian parliament meant he was well known to the city’s politicians.Bill Shorten also paid tribute to Sisto Malaspina earlier today. He said he had spoken to him as recently as last Monday. Pellegrini’s proximity to the Victorian parliament meant he was well known to the city’s politicians.
It was a good day to come into town, it was Cup weekend, it wasn’t very busy. He served up a freshly baked almond cake. And he was always good for a chat about politics and Melbourne. It’s tragic when anyone’s killed, it brings it home in a particularly strong way when you know the person who has been killed. And I think many Melbournians will be experiencing that sense of unreality. He’s a Melbourne icon. I know we use the word icon perhaps a bit easily or bit casually, but he and Pellegrini’s and the staff and the people who’ve run that place since the mid-70s are part of Melbourne life. In my lifetime they’ve been there forever. I can’t imagine the random misfortune which will put him in the path of this evil wrongdoer.It was a good day to come into town, it was Cup weekend, it wasn’t very busy. He served up a freshly baked almond cake. And he was always good for a chat about politics and Melbourne. It’s tragic when anyone’s killed, it brings it home in a particularly strong way when you know the person who has been killed. And I think many Melbournians will be experiencing that sense of unreality. He’s a Melbourne icon. I know we use the word icon perhaps a bit easily or bit casually, but he and Pellegrini’s and the staff and the people who’ve run that place since the mid-70s are part of Melbourne life. In my lifetime they’ve been there forever. I can’t imagine the random misfortune which will put him in the path of this evil wrongdoer.
On Friday’s attack itself, Shorten said:On Friday’s attack itself, Shorten said:
We need to be ruthless and relentless against people who are going to commit this sort of violence and whatever twisted, perverse definition of religion or ideology makes them do this.We need to be ruthless and relentless against people who are going to commit this sort of violence and whatever twisted, perverse definition of religion or ideology makes them do this.
Sisto Malaspina, the co-owner of the popular Melbourne Italian cafe Pellegrini’s was killed after Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, 30, went on the rampage in Bourke Street in Melbourne’s city centre on Friday afternoon.Sisto Malaspina, the co-owner of the popular Melbourne Italian cafe Pellegrini’s was killed after Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, 30, went on the rampage in Bourke Street in Melbourne’s city centre on Friday afternoon.
Two others were injured. Tasmanian retiree Rod Patterson, 58 and a 24-year-old security guard from Hampton Park who are both recovering at Royal Melbourne Hospital.Two others were injured. Tasmanian retiree Rod Patterson, 58 and a 24-year-old security guard from Hampton Park who are both recovering at Royal Melbourne Hospital.
Police shot Shire Ali and he was taken to hospital under guard, but died shortly afterwards.Police shot Shire Ali and he was taken to hospital under guard, but died shortly afterwards.
Police are treating the attack as a terrorist incident. Shire Ali was known to counter-terrorism authorities at state and national level.Police are treating the attack as a terrorist incident. Shire Ali was known to counter-terrorism authorities at state and national level.
Shire Ali’s passport had been cancelled in 2015 when Asio assessed he had intentions to travel to Syria to fight with Islamic State extremists.Shire Ali’s passport had been cancelled in 2015 when Asio assessed he had intentions to travel to Syria to fight with Islamic State extremists.
Police have spoken with Shire Ali’s wife.Police have spoken with Shire Ali’s wife.
Authorities were not actively monitoring him before the incident.Authorities were not actively monitoring him before the incident.
Joint counter-terrorism investigators were raiding two addresses in Werribee and Meadows Heights on Saturday morning.Joint counter-terrorism investigators were raiding two addresses in Werribee and Meadows Heights on Saturday morning.
Shire Ali had a history of minor drug, theft and driving offences. He had migrated from Somalia to Australia in the 1990s, police said.Shire Ali had a history of minor drug, theft and driving offences. He had migrated from Somalia to Australia in the 1990s, police said.
Shire Ali drove a 4x4 laden with gas cylinders. Witnesses said the man drove the vehicle outside the Target centre about 4.20pm. As the car went up in flames, he attempted to stab people and fought with police and bystanders.Shire Ali drove a 4x4 laden with gas cylinders. Witnesses said the man drove the vehicle outside the Target centre about 4.20pm. As the car went up in flames, he attempted to stab people and fought with police and bystanders.
The police officer who shot the man in the chest, had been out of the police academy for three months.The police officer who shot the man in the chest, had been out of the police academy for three months.
Islamic State has claimed the attack, and police say Shire Ali had links to IsisIslamic State has claimed the attack, and police say Shire Ali had links to Isis
The police presence in the city and at major events such as the Flemington races and remembrance day services has been stepped up.The police presence in the city and at major events such as the Flemington races and remembrance day services has been stepped up.
My colleague Lisa Martin has filed this report about the attacker, 30-year-old Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, who died in hospital after he was shot by police.My colleague Lisa Martin has filed this report about the attacker, 30-year-old Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, who died in hospital after he was shot by police.
She writes:She writes:
In a humble red brick house in Werribee in Melbourne’s south-west, a Somalian family began a new life in Australia in the 1990s.In a humble red brick house in Werribee in Melbourne’s south-west, a Somalian family began a new life in Australia in the 1990s.
Fast forward to November 2018, and the same house may hold clues about what led a 30-year old-man to go on a murderous rampage in Bourke Street in the city centre.Fast forward to November 2018, and the same house may hold clues about what led a 30-year old-man to go on a murderous rampage in Bourke Street in the city centre.
Joint counter-terrorism investigators raided the home on a quiet street on Saturday morning looking to piece together Hassan Khalif Shire Ali’s journey of radicalisation.Joint counter-terrorism investigators raided the home on a quiet street on Saturday morning looking to piece together Hassan Khalif Shire Ali’s journey of radicalisation.
The Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, has told a press conference he’s confident the police have the powers they need to keep Melbourne safe following Friday’s Bourke Street attack.The Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, has told a press conference he’s confident the police have the powers they need to keep Melbourne safe following Friday’s Bourke Street attack.
Asked about bollards or other infrastructure changes in the city, Andrews said he was not aware of additional things that could be done but would keep an open mind.Asked about bollards or other infrastructure changes in the city, Andrews said he was not aware of additional things that could be done but would keep an open mind.
“I want to point out that what we saw yesterday was an act of terror,” he said, describing it as “pure evil”.“I want to point out that what we saw yesterday was an act of terror,” he said, describing it as “pure evil”.
Andrews said he had congratulated Scott Morrison for his comments earlier today condemning “radical, violent extremist Islam that opposes our very way of life”.Andrews said he had congratulated Scott Morrison for his comments earlier today condemning “radical, violent extremist Islam that opposes our very way of life”.
The premier noted that there was a record crowd at Flemington for the Stakes Day races, saying that Victorians were making “the point that we will not be cowered by this”.The premier noted that there was a record crowd at Flemington for the Stakes Day races, saying that Victorians were making “the point that we will not be cowered by this”.
He also paid tribute to Sisto Malaspina, describing the victim as a “wonderful, wonderful man” and an “outstanding Victorian”.He also paid tribute to Sisto Malaspina, describing the victim as a “wonderful, wonderful man” and an “outstanding Victorian”.
“I send my love and best wishes to his family,” he said.“I send my love and best wishes to his family,” he said.
Campaigning on the Victorian election has been suspended until midday on Sunday.Campaigning on the Victorian election has been suspended until midday on Sunday.
The opposition leader, Matthew Guy, held a media conference earlier today. Victoria goes to the polls on 24 November.The opposition leader, Matthew Guy, held a media conference earlier today. Victoria goes to the polls on 24 November.
Guy again emphasised his claim that “there should be no moral squeamish” or “white flags” about Friday’s incident. He would not be drawn on whether he was criticising the government.Guy again emphasised his claim that “there should be no moral squeamish” or “white flags” about Friday’s incident. He would not be drawn on whether he was criticising the government.
“Victorians want to know that these kinds of atrocities won’t happen again and those in power will do everything they can to ensure they don’t happen again,” he said.“Victorians want to know that these kinds of atrocities won’t happen again and those in power will do everything they can to ensure they don’t happen again,” he said.
Commenting generally and not on the Bourke Street attack, he said that repeat violent offenders should face mandatory minimum jail time and those who were “not an Australian citizen ... should be deported”.Commenting generally and not on the Bourke Street attack, he said that repeat violent offenders should face mandatory minimum jail time and those who were “not an Australian citizen ... should be deported”.
Asked what he meant by “moral squeamishness”, Guy said: “I think moral squeamishness is where we make … and I’ve seen plenty of excuses made for people who break laws rather than protecting those who uphold them.”Asked what he meant by “moral squeamishness”, Guy said: “I think moral squeamishness is where we make … and I’ve seen plenty of excuses made for people who break laws rather than protecting those who uphold them.”
Pressed on whether he was criticising the premier, Daniel Andrews, Guy said he was “not here to comment on others, I’m saying this is my point of view … as a lifelong Melburnian”.Pressed on whether he was criticising the premier, Daniel Andrews, Guy said he was “not here to comment on others, I’m saying this is my point of view … as a lifelong Melburnian”.
Further pressed, he told reporters gathered: “You can draw any implication you want, my words are very clear today.”Further pressed, he told reporters gathered: “You can draw any implication you want, my words are very clear today.”
Andrews yesterday offered his condolences to all affected and said “we will not be defined by this.”Andrews yesterday offered his condolences to all affected and said “we will not be defined by this.”
The premier is set to hold a press conference at 3.15pm.The premier is set to hold a press conference at 3.15pm.
Racegoers have experienced tougher security measures at Flemington on Stakes Day, in the wake of the Bourke Street terror attack which claimed the life of a man.Racegoers have experienced tougher security measures at Flemington on Stakes Day, in the wake of the Bourke Street terror attack which claimed the life of a man.
For the first time during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, each racegoer has been scanned at the entrances to the track.For the first time during the Melbourne Cup Carnival, each racegoer has been scanned at the entrances to the track.
Bags are also being closely inspected, leading to lengthy queues and delays.Victoria Racing Club says there is a “sizeable security and policing operation” in place.Bags are also being closely inspected, leading to lengthy queues and delays.Victoria Racing Club says there is a “sizeable security and policing operation” in place.
“We continue to work very closely with authorities to mitigate any risks and ensure everyone can enjoy a safe and fun day,” a spokeswoman told AAP.“We continue to work very closely with authorities to mitigate any risks and ensure everyone can enjoy a safe and fun day,” a spokeswoman told AAP.
“Racegoers may experience minor delays as a result of an increased police and security presence at Flemington Racecourse today.”“Racegoers may experience minor delays as a result of an increased police and security presence at Flemington Racecourse today.”
Staff at Pellegrini’s are remembering Sisto Malaspina as “the Best Boss”. A sign left at the window reads:Staff at Pellegrini’s are remembering Sisto Malaspina as “the Best Boss”. A sign left at the window reads:
The Best BossThe Best Boss
Thank you for making us your staff members as part of your life. You always looked after us like family. You always said to have fun at work cause we all worked so hard.Thank you for making us your staff members as part of your life. You always looked after us like family. You always said to have fun at work cause we all worked so hard.
Pellegrini’s was your life. We’ll never forget all that you have done and given us all all.Pellegrini’s was your life. We’ll never forget all that you have done and given us all all.
We will love you forever and ever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.We will love you forever and ever in our hearts. Rest in Peace.
Condolences to Malaspina family. Always loved never forgotten.Condolences to Malaspina family. Always loved never forgotten.
A steady stream of mourners has came to pay their respects to Sisto Malaspina.A steady stream of mourners has came to pay their respects to Sisto Malaspina.
Brendan Nottle, the Salvation Army major has been providing services for Melbourne’s homeless at a building across the road from Pellegrini’s for about 20 years.Brendan Nottle, the Salvation Army major has been providing services for Melbourne’s homeless at a building across the road from Pellegrini’s for about 20 years.
Nottle was down at Bourke Street after the attack on Friday helping to comfort witnesses. “We were down there when it happened for four or five hours, just handing out coffee and food and trying make sense of it, then when you find out it’s someone like Sisto, then it makes even less sense,” Nottle said.Nottle was down at Bourke Street after the attack on Friday helping to comfort witnesses. “We were down there when it happened for four or five hours, just handing out coffee and food and trying make sense of it, then when you find out it’s someone like Sisto, then it makes even less sense,” Nottle said.
He described Malaspina as a “big personality”. When Nottle would walk in, Malaspina would greet him with a high-five and call him the “professor”.He described Malaspina as a “big personality”. When Nottle would walk in, Malaspina would greet him with a high-five and call him the “professor”.
“We’d cross paths either in here (Pellegrini’s), and he was quite theatrical, or going across the road to get a newspaper at the newsagents,” Nottle said.“We’d cross paths either in here (Pellegrini’s), and he was quite theatrical, or going across the road to get a newspaper at the newsagents,” Nottle said.
“We had a number of AFL footballers who’d help us with our work and we’d bring them in here. He’d always have a chat and tell them how good Essendon was.”“We had a number of AFL footballers who’d help us with our work and we’d bring them in here. He’d always have a chat and tell them how good Essendon was.”
John Richardson has come to Pellegrini’s with his two daughters twice a year since they were born. His parents also had their first date there in the 1950s.John Richardson has come to Pellegrini’s with his two daughters twice a year since they were born. His parents also had their first date there in the 1950s.
“Pellegrini’s is an institution,” said Richardson, who left a bunch of flowers on the doorstop on Saturday afternoon.“Pellegrini’s is an institution,” said Richardson, who left a bunch of flowers on the doorstop on Saturday afternoon.
“When my two kids were born over at the Mercy Hospital, I was in in the evenings and they’d sent me off to have something to eat. I came here to have dinner by myself. I’ve come here every birthday with my daughters since then, and they’re 15 and 17.”“When my two kids were born over at the Mercy Hospital, I was in in the evenings and they’d sent me off to have something to eat. I came here to have dinner by myself. I’ve come here every birthday with my daughters since then, and they’re 15 and 17.”
Of Malaspina, Richardson said: “He was very warm, welcoming. He was full of life. You walked in and the place was always buzzing.”Of Malaspina, Richardson said: “He was very warm, welcoming. He was full of life. You walked in and the place was always buzzing.”
Outside Pellegrinis pic.twitter.com/zA5ZjcTvYiOutside Pellegrinis pic.twitter.com/zA5ZjcTvYi
If you’re just joining us, there have been a few updates since the morning, which you can catch up on here.If you’re just joining us, there have been a few updates since the morning, which you can catch up on here.
Attacker had Islamic State linksAttacker had Islamic State links
Police have said the attacker Hassan Khalif Shire Ali had his passport cancelled in 2015 because he wanted to fight for Islamic State in Syria, writes our reporter, Lisa Martin. You can read her full story below:Police have said the attacker Hassan Khalif Shire Ali had his passport cancelled in 2015 because he wanted to fight for Islamic State in Syria, writes our reporter, Lisa Martin. You can read her full story below:
The man who was killed after stabbing a passerby to death and injuring two others in Melbourne had his passport cancelled in 2015 because he wanted to fight for Islamic State in Syria.The man who was killed after stabbing a passerby to death and injuring two others in Melbourne had his passport cancelled in 2015 because he wanted to fight for Islamic State in Syria.
But despite being known to the police and intelligence agencies, Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, 30, was not being actively monitored before Friday afternoon’s Bourke Street attack.But despite being known to the police and intelligence agencies, Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, 30, was not being actively monitored before Friday afternoon’s Bourke Street attack.
Shire Ali, drove a 4x4 vehicle loaded with gas bottles into the city centre, ignited the vehicle into a ball of flames and then attacked passers-by with a knife.Shire Ali, drove a 4x4 vehicle loaded with gas bottles into the city centre, ignited the vehicle into a ball of flames and then attacked passers-by with a knife.
Police shot him at the scene and he died in hospital on Friday night.Police shot him at the scene and he died in hospital on Friday night.
The deceased victim has been identified as Sisto Malaspina, 74, the owner of popular Italian cafe Pellegrini’s.The deceased victim has been identified as Sisto Malaspina, 74, the owner of popular Italian cafe Pellegrini’s.
Tasmanian retiree Rod Patterson, 58, and a second man, a 24-year-old security guard from Hampton Park, are recovering from surgery in the Royal Melbourne hospital.Tasmanian retiree Rod Patterson, 58, and a second man, a 24-year-old security guard from Hampton Park, are recovering from surgery in the Royal Melbourne hospital.
Joint counter-terrorism investigators were conducting raids at two homes of relatives of the attacker in Werribee and Meadows Heights on Saturday morning.Joint counter-terrorism investigators were conducting raids at two homes of relatives of the attacker in Werribee and Meadows Heights on Saturday morning.
Australian Federal Police acting deputy commissioner Ian McCartney said the terrorism threat had been mitigated and it was limited to the lone attacker.Australian Federal Police acting deputy commissioner Ian McCartney said the terrorism threat had been mitigated and it was limited to the lone attacker.
Authorities cancelled Shire Ali’s passport in 2015 when the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation assessed that he was planning to travel to Syria to fight with Isis extremists, McCartney said.Authorities cancelled Shire Ali’s passport in 2015 when the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation assessed that he was planning to travel to Syria to fight with Isis extremists, McCartney said.
“The assessment was made that while he held radicalised views he did not pose a threat in relation to national security,” McCartney said.“The assessment was made that while he held radicalised views he did not pose a threat in relation to national security,” McCartney said.
“The event yesterday for us is a reality check, even with the fall of the [Isis caliphate in Iraq and Syria)]”.“The event yesterday for us is a reality check, even with the fall of the [Isis caliphate in Iraq and Syria)]”.
Victorian police chief commissioner Graham Ashton praised the efforts of the two police officers who confronted Shire Ali and said they were receiving emotional support.Victorian police chief commissioner Graham Ashton praised the efforts of the two police officers who confronted Shire Ali and said they were receiving emotional support.
The officer who shot him had been out of the police academy just three months ago.The officer who shot him had been out of the police academy just three months ago.
Shire Ali had a history of minor drug, theft and driving offences, lived in Melbourne’s north-western suburbs and came to Australia from Somalia in the 1990s, Ashton said.Shire Ali had a history of minor drug, theft and driving offences, lived in Melbourne’s north-western suburbs and came to Australia from Somalia in the 1990s, Ashton said.
A homeless man who used a shopping trolley to help the police stop the attacker is being hailed as a hero.A homeless man who used a shopping trolley to help the police stop the attacker is being hailed as a hero.
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, said that while he would be the first to protect religious freedom in this country, religious extremism needed to be called out.The prime minister, Scott Morrison, said that while he would be the first to protect religious freedom in this country, religious extremism needed to be called out.
“There is a special responsibility on religious leaders to protect their religious communities and to ensure that dangerous teachings and ideologies do not take root here,” he told reporters in Sydney.“There is a special responsibility on religious leaders to protect their religious communities and to ensure that dangerous teachings and ideologies do not take root here,” he told reporters in Sydney.
Morrison is expected to travel to Canberra for security briefings on Sunday afternoon.Morrison is expected to travel to Canberra for security briefings on Sunday afternoon.
Tim Smith is a senior frontbencher in the Victorian Liberal-National opposition.Tim Smith is a senior frontbencher in the Victorian Liberal-National opposition.
Strong leadership from @MatthewGuyMP. Sisto Malaspina - a lovely man - was murdered by a Somali-Australian our country gave refuge to. Violence on our streets must end, and it must never be excused. I will never accept violent extremism as a part of modern Australian life. pic.twitter.com/GsAEEVXbUqStrong leadership from @MatthewGuyMP. Sisto Malaspina - a lovely man - was murdered by a Somali-Australian our country gave refuge to. Violence on our streets must end, and it must never be excused. I will never accept violent extremism as a part of modern Australian life. pic.twitter.com/GsAEEVXbUq
Since Sisto Malaspina was identified as the victim about 11am, a shrine has been created outside Pellegrini’s, the iconic Melbourne restaurant that he has owned since 1974.Since Sisto Malaspina was identified as the victim about 11am, a shrine has been created outside Pellegrini’s, the iconic Melbourne restaurant that he has owned since 1974.
A small crowd has now gathered outside the cafe. A sign on the door reads: “Due to an incident, Pellegrini’s will be closed until Monday 12th.”A small crowd has now gathered outside the cafe. A sign on the door reads: “Due to an incident, Pellegrini’s will be closed until Monday 12th.”
Mourners have begun leaving flowers and signing a tribute book left on a bar stool that has been left at the doorstep. There are also flowers at the window and a large photo of Malaspina.Mourners have begun leaving flowers and signing a tribute book left on a bar stool that has been left at the doorstep. There are also flowers at the window and a large photo of Malaspina.
Considered a Melbourne institution, the Bourke Street cafe is about 100 metres from Spring Street, where Victoria’s parliament is located.Considered a Melbourne institution, the Bourke Street cafe is about 100 metres from Spring Street, where Victoria’s parliament is located.
Malaspina owned the cafe with his business partner Nino Pangrazio.Malaspina owned the cafe with his business partner Nino Pangrazio.
A shrine has been created outside Pellegrini’s after the death of Sisto Malaspina. RIP #bourkestreet pic.twitter.com/NYUcCKPK5PA shrine has been created outside Pellegrini’s after the death of Sisto Malaspina. RIP #bourkestreet pic.twitter.com/NYUcCKPK5P
I am devastated. I’ve known Sisto’s smiling, beautiful face all my life. My first coffee, my first date, my Melbourne life. This man, this bar, this lane, this community is the heart of Melbourne - and it will always beat strong. #Sisto #Pellegrinis https://t.co/kIcB0KhfNoI am devastated. I’ve known Sisto’s smiling, beautiful face all my life. My first coffee, my first date, my Melbourne life. This man, this bar, this lane, this community is the heart of Melbourne - and it will always beat strong. #Sisto #Pellegrinis https://t.co/kIcB0KhfNo
Oh no...Such terrible news!Many, many times spent in Pellegrinis with kind and welcoming Sisto behind the counter.Condolences to friends, family and yes, Melbourne.Youv'e lost a precious piece of your heart and soul.Sympathies. https://t.co/euXBwdxoU5Oh no...Such terrible news!Many, many times spent in Pellegrinis with kind and welcoming Sisto behind the counter.Condolences to friends, family and yes, Melbourne.Youv'e lost a precious piece of your heart and soul.Sympathies. https://t.co/euXBwdxoU5
Victoria’s chief police commissioner, Graham Ashton, provided an update this morning, alongside Australian Federal Police acting deputy commissioner Ian McCartney and Melbourne lord mayor Sally Capp.Victoria’s chief police commissioner, Graham Ashton, provided an update this morning, alongside Australian Federal Police acting deputy commissioner Ian McCartney and Melbourne lord mayor Sally Capp.
McCartney said the attacker, Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, 30, had links to Islamic State.McCartney said the attacker, Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, 30, had links to Islamic State.
“I think it is fair to say he was inspired,” McCartney said. “He was radicalised.”“I think it is fair to say he was inspired,” McCartney said. “He was radicalised.”
Asked how seriously police took Isis’s declaration of responsibility for the attack, Ashton said it was difficult to know at this stage.Asked how seriously police took Isis’s declaration of responsibility for the attack, Ashton said it was difficult to know at this stage.
He said the police had been in contact with Shire Ali’s wife.He said the police had been in contact with Shire Ali’s wife.
Ashton was not ready to identify the victim, who we now know is Sisto Malaspina, owner of a popular Italian restaurant Pellegrini’s. That official confirmation is expected to come later todayAshton was not ready to identify the victim, who we now know is Sisto Malaspina, owner of a popular Italian restaurant Pellegrini’s. That official confirmation is expected to come later today
Of the other two victims, Tasmanian man Rod Patterson and an as-yet unidentified Hampton Park security guard, the police commissioner said authorities believed they would recover and be out of hospital soon. They have had surgery at the Royal Melbourne hospital.Of the other two victims, Tasmanian man Rod Patterson and an as-yet unidentified Hampton Park security guard, the police commissioner said authorities believed they would recover and be out of hospital soon. They have had surgery at the Royal Melbourne hospital.
Ashton also said police had no information to suggest there were any additional threats present for coming events in Melbourne tonight, including an A-League match and a spring carnival race day at Flemington.Ashton also said police had no information to suggest there were any additional threats present for coming events in Melbourne tonight, including an A-League match and a spring carnival race day at Flemington.
Capp, said Red Cross volunteers were roaming the streets of Melbourne to provide assistance.Capp, said Red Cross volunteers were roaming the streets of Melbourne to provide assistance.
The prime minister, Scott Morrison, also spoke to the media this morning.The prime minister, Scott Morrison, also spoke to the media this morning.
Morrison said the efforts of emergency services workers, who tended not only to the victims but the attacker as well reminded “everyone what a decent, fair and humane people we are”.Morrison said the efforts of emergency services workers, who tended not only to the victims but the attacker as well reminded “everyone what a decent, fair and humane people we are”.
He said Australians would be grieving for a “life tragically and violently taken”.He said Australians would be grieving for a “life tragically and violently taken”.
The prime minister has been in contact with police and intelligence agencies, as well as the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, and the state opposition leader, Matthew Guy, and has offered a briefing to the Labor leader, Bill Shorten.The prime minister has been in contact with police and intelligence agencies, as well as the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews, and the state opposition leader, Matthew Guy, and has offered a briefing to the Labor leader, Bill Shorten.
Morrison closed his prepared remarks with a statement against “radical, violent extremist Islam that opposes our very way of life”, saying he needed to “call it out”.Morrison closed his prepared remarks with a statement against “radical, violent extremist Islam that opposes our very way of life”, saying he needed to “call it out”.
He said it was the “greatest threat of religious extremism” in the country, and applauded those Muslims who were working to combat it.He said it was the “greatest threat of religious extremism” in the country, and applauded those Muslims who were working to combat it.
I am the first to protect religious freedom in this country. But that also means I must be the first to call out religious extremism. Religious extremism takes many forms around the world and no religion is immune from it. That is the lesson of history and sadly modern history as well.I am the first to protect religious freedom in this country. But that also means I must be the first to call out religious extremism. Religious extremism takes many forms around the world and no religion is immune from it. That is the lesson of history and sadly modern history as well.
Friday’s attack came at a time when Victoria is in the midst of an election campaign. The Liberal leader, Matthew Guy, issued a statement on Saturday morning.Friday’s attack came at a time when Victoria is in the midst of an election campaign. The Liberal leader, Matthew Guy, issued a statement on Saturday morning.
I do not, have not and never will accept that “violent extremism is part of contemporary Australia.I do not, have not and never will accept that “violent extremism is part of contemporary Australia.
No Victorian or Australian should accept that.No Victorian or Australian should accept that.
I do not accept it as Opposition Leader and I would never accept it as Premier.I do not accept it as Opposition Leader and I would never accept it as Premier.
Victorians deserve and have a right to live in safety and while we can never be immune from the threat of terror, as yesterday’s events demonstrate, we should never accept it as part of our way of life.Victorians deserve and have a right to live in safety and while we can never be immune from the threat of terror, as yesterday’s events demonstrate, we should never accept it as part of our way of life.
Terrorism can be defeated, but never by accepting it as the normal part of life.Terrorism can be defeated, but never by accepting it as the normal part of life.
I will never accept blood on the streets of Melbourne as the norm.I will never accept blood on the streets of Melbourne as the norm.
Only ruthless determination to stamp out terrorism or crime of any sort can protect our community; be it the domestic terror of a home invasion or rioters and gangs roaming our streetsOnly ruthless determination to stamp out terrorism or crime of any sort can protect our community; be it the domestic terror of a home invasion or rioters and gangs roaming our streets
There can be no complacency and no equivocation when it comes to protecting the community.There can be no complacency and no equivocation when it comes to protecting the community.
We must stand resolutely against terrorism. And that is what I would do as Premier.We must stand resolutely against terrorism. And that is what I would do as Premier.
No ifs or buts, and no acceptance that extremism is just part of contemporary Victoria.No ifs or buts, and no acceptance that extremism is just part of contemporary Victoria.
A government I lead will never accept that violent extremism is part of contemporary Australia.A government I lead will never accept that violent extremism is part of contemporary Australia.
The victim of Friday’s Bourke Street attack has been identified. He is popular Melbourne restauranteur Sisto Malaspina, who ran the Italian restaurant Pellegrini’s in the city’s CBD.The victim of Friday’s Bourke Street attack has been identified. He is popular Melbourne restauranteur Sisto Malaspina, who ran the Italian restaurant Pellegrini’s in the city’s CBD.
Read our report below.Read our report below.
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the latest updates of the attack at Melbourne’s Bourke Street.Hello and welcome to our coverage of the latest updates of the attack at Melbourne’s Bourke Street.