Two months ago Australians were deeply moved by the tragic fires that swept through parts of Victoria. We extended our sympathy and assistance to the victims of those fires. People gave generously to the bush fires fund to help those in great need. While questions concerning the origin of these fires are now being asked, it was the victims’ wellbeing that was the priority following this tragic event.
This week we were confronted again with a tragedy involving fire, this time aboard a boat carrying asylum seekers from Afghanistan. The response to this tragedy was different.
