ECAJ co-CEO Alex Ryvchin’s reaction to the car-ramming of Helen Haines MP

“Horrified by the attempt to assas­sin­ate an Aus­trali­an politi­cian by vehicular ramming, a method of terror seen in Europe and the US.

“The carefree Australia we grew up in, of over­whelm­ing safety and civility is fading. What we call social cohesion is teetering.

“Strong lead­er­ship, law enforce­ment, effective insti­tu­tions and a personal com­mit­ment to stand up to hatred and incite­ment and to practise empathy and kindness is the only way through this.

“Wishing a full recovery to Ms Haines in body and soul and strength to her loved ones.”