Melbourne: Australia`s Victorian state Premier John Brumby Wednesday appealed to the Indian community to have faith in the country`s justice system which is "impartial" and "best placed" to deal with any racist assault or acts of violence against them.
"Racism and violence are unacceptable in our community. The justice system is impartial and treats all people equally," Brumby told reporters, reacting to a recent incident in
which a group of Indians retaliated after some Australian skaters smashed their car and hurled abuses at them, leaving two of the attackers injured.
He stressed that the Indians were a vital part of the Australian society and the government was taking serious steps to protect the community from any injustice against them.
"The justice system -- our police and our courts – are best placed to deal with racism and violence," he said.
"My message to the Indian community, which is well established in Victoria and constitutes as many as 300,000 people in our state, is that you are valued members of our
community," Brumby, who recently concluded his week-long trip to India, said and urged the community to have faith in the justice system.
He said his recent trip to India had helped to reaffirm the relationship between the Victorian state and India.
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