Anthony Albanese has called for the vandals who targeted the electorate office of a Jewish Labor MP in Melbourne to 'face the full force of the law'.
Vandals who smashed up office of Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns 'should face the full force of the law', says Anthony Albanese
At least five people descended on Macnamara MP Josh Burns' office in Barkly Street, St Kilda about 3.20am, smashing the front windows and lighting a fire. Vandals targeted the St Kilda office of Jewish Labor MP Josh Burns on Wednesday morning. Picture: David Crosling "This is a serious attack. The targeting of a Jewish MP is very distressing. There is no place for political violence in Australia."
"I understand those who have seen images or vision of the attack might find it distressing. I'll have to say when I have further information."
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