Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Hannah Baxter and her children were senselessly and maddeningly murdered and Australia is grieving, as the nation struggles to come to terms with the tragedy.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison described the incident as"devastating" and encouraged victims of domestic violence to seek support.
"Today Australians just look at each other and give thanks for each other. And this terrible, awful event, our hearts are just full of grief."
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