Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sought to reassure Indian Australians following weeks of heated debate over migration and inflammatory remarks directed at the community.
Speaking to Sally Sara on ABC Radio National Breakfast, Mr Albanese said: “People in the Indian community are hurting. And it is important to make clear my position, which is that the Indian Australian community has made our nation stronger. They contribute to our economy, our communities. They’re a vital part of modern Australia.”
The Prime Minister emphasised that his message was one of welcome. “I just say to the Indian community: you’re valued, you’re welcome here, you make our country stronger by being here. And thank you for everything that you do to make Australia a better place.”
Mr Albanese also addressed the controversy that has consumed federal politics. “We’re focused on delivering for people. The Coalition seem to be just focused on themselves. The comments are not true that the Senator made and of course she should apologise for the hurt that has been caused and her own colleagues are saying that. But even more importantly, leaders in the community are asking for that as well.”
His comments follow widespread criticism of remarks made last week by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who alleged the government was prioritising Indian migrants for political reasons. The comments have drawn condemnation from multicultural leaders, and several of her colleagues have urged her to apologise.
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