An Aussie has called for tougher immigration laws, suggesting new arrivals sign a ‘code of conduct’ that forces them to respect the ‘way of life’ of the country.Â
Chanel demanded the strict change in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack that left 15 innocent people dead and more than 40 injured last Sunday.
Gunman Sajid Akram, 50, was originally from the city of Hyderabad, in India, before moving to Australia in 1998, while his alleged accomplice and son Naveed, 24, was born in Australia and the subject of an ASIO probe in 2019.
‘I strongly believe that when people immigrate into this country there should be rules that they have to sign, like a code of conduct of being an Australian,’ Chanel said.
‘And when you sign it, you agree you will obey the Australian way of life.
‘You will live like an Aussie, you will be an Aussie, you will love the country, you will appreciate the country, you will obey the rules.’
Currently, new Australian citizens can volunteer to deliver the Australian citizenship pledge at their citizenship ceremony, making a public commitment to the country.
Chanel’s call for the introduction of a ‘code of conduct’ comes as anti-immigration protesters prepare to rally in Sydney and Melbourne on Sunday. Â
Chanel demanded the strict change in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack that left 15 innocent people dead and more than 40 injured last SundayÂ
‘Australia used to be a time a very peaceful country where it was peace and love. You know, every religion got along, every race got along, it was great,’ Chanel said.
‘But now it’s like kids can’t go out because, you know, parents are scared. Apparently you can’t even go to the beach now.’
Chanel referred to the Lindt Cafe siege in 2014, which saw the death of two hostages after gunman Man Haron Monis held 18 people hostage.
‘If you break the law, I dunno whether you guys want to give them one or two strikes, or whatever, if you break the rule, send them back. Send them back,’ Chanel said.
‘And don’t send them back on the Australian taxpayer’s money. Build them a dingy boat, send them back in a tinnie for all we care.
‘If you don’t want to listen to the rules of the country, why the should we sponsor you to go back to where you’re from?
‘Figure it out the same way you figured out how to not to live the Australian way.
‘Use that same brain, figure out how to get back to wherever you came from. That’s your problem.’
Gunman Sajid Akram, 50, was originally from the city of Hyderabad, in India, before he moved to Australia in 1998, while his alleged accomplice and son Naveed, 24 (pictured), was born in Australia and the subject of an ASIO probe in 2019
Chanel’s video has been viewed more than 140,000 times with commenters backing her call.
‘If you ever ran for prime minister, you’re definitely getting my vote,’ one wrote.
‘So spot on! I agree with everything you are saying,’ a second added.
‘Can’t assimilate to the Australian way then you don’t belong here cos you’re right, far too many problems.’
Naveed Akram was charged with 59 offences including 15 counts of murder.
The attack occurred just before 7pm on December 14, when Naveed and his father Sajid Akram, 50, allegedly opened fire during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, killing 15 people and injuring more than 40 others.
The charges against Naveed include one count of committing a terrorist act, one count of discharging a firearm in public, one count of causing a public display of a prohibited terrorist symbol, one count of placing an explosive in or near a building with intent to cause harm, and 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder.
‘Police will allege in court the man engaged in conduct that caused death, serious injury and endangered life to advance a religious cause and cause fear in the community,’ NSW Police said in a statement.
Fifteen innocent people were killed last Sunday with the youngest victim identified as 10-year-old Matilda
Chanel said that Australia used to be a peaceful and harmonious country (stock image)
‘Early indications point to a terrorist attack inspired by ISIS, a listed terrorist organisation in Australia.’
Sajid was fatally shot by police during the nine-minute attack.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said no others were expected to be charged.
‘There is no evidence to suggest other individuals were involved in this attack. However, we caution that this could change given it is early in our investigation,’ she said.