Marking ten years since the Martin Place tragedy

Today we remember Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson, who lost their lives that day.

Our hearts are with their family and loved ones, as they mourn their loss, and grieve the lives they would have led.

Our thoughts are also with the surviving hostages and first responders, who still carry the memory and the burden of that terrible day.

Ten years ago, as we learned of the situation in Martin Place, there was an enormous outpouring of love and solidarity with every innocent person caught up in this evil attack.  

For sixteen hours, our state stood with those brave people. And in the days that followed, our community came together – to wrap our arms around them in their shock and grief.

Today, as we mark this difficult anniversary, we stand with them once again.