Paying tribute to the families of the Devonport tragedy and thanking those working through Christmas, the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader give their Christmas messages.
The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader have wished Australians a Merry Christmas, as they acknowledge another tough year for the country.Scott Morrison paid tribute to the families in Devonport who lost their childrenWhile the leaders spoke of another year enduring COVID-19, Prime Minister Scott Morrison opened his address with a reminder of the tragic deaths of six children in Tasmania last week.
"Everything they cherished in life was taken from them in a terrible instant. It's unimaginable, and so our hearts break for them. Mr Morrison said the nation was thinking of those who would be on their own this year, or would be missing someone no longer at the Christmas table.Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese kept his message brief, as he celebrated a chance for many Australians to again gather with their loved ones."Australians have stood together and now, with our borders opening up again, we are getting back together, off the Zoom and actually back in the room with family, friends and loved ones.
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