On Remembrance Day, our nation will pause to honour all Australians who have served, suffered, and sacrificed in wars and military operations for our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remembrance Day is one of the most sacred days on our national calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Yet this Remembrance Day, protests have been planned by students and teachers across Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freedom of speech \u2013 and freedom to protest \u2013 are core tenets of our democracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But shame on all those who abuse those freedoms and choose Remembrance Day \u2013 of all days \u2013 to protest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What disrespect to the fallen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What disregard to our veterans and their families<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What ingratitude and historical ignorance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Choosing Remembrance Day \u2013 of all days \u2013 to protest is utterly disgraceful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And let\u2019s not forget how these protests can quickly morph into violent unrest as other extremists seize on the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We\u2019ve seen that elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t think Australia is immune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We must protect our way of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remembrance Day must not be hijacked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m calling on the Prime Minister to join me in condemning these protests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s proudly protect and commentate this most solemn day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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