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SYDNEY, April 16 (Reuters) - A French national who confronted a knife-wielding attacker during a rampage in a mall in the Sydney suburb of Bondi is welcome to stay in Australia for as long as he wants, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday.
Six people were killed and 12 hurt in Saturday's attack at the beachside mall, one of the city's worst violent crimes in recent years. The attacker, identified as Joel Cauchi, was shot down by Inspector Amy Scott, who confronted him solo during his rampage.
The Frenchman, Damien Guerot, was seen on video images circulated online holding up a shopping centre bollard to try and stop Cauchi from hurting more people.
Later Guerot told local news networks he was on a work visa set to expire within a couple of months.
"I say this to Damien Guerot, who is dealing with his visa applications, that you are welcome here," Albanese told a press conference, in reply to a question his heroics.
"You’re welcome to stay for as long as you like."
He added, "This is someone who we would welcome becoming an Australian citizen, although that would of course be a loss for France. We thank him for his extraordinary bravery."
Kangaroo Tuesday, 16 April 2024 05:56 PM
Stay in France son, the men in Sydney have become fruitcakes
Shera Tuesday, 16 April 2024 06:42 PM
Wow that's amazing for Australia to give such a honor to this brave visitor.
Kasun Tuesday, 16 April 2024 10:00 PM
Thankfully Damien was a white guy. A browny wouldn't have received the same love from the PM.
Ceylonese Wednesday, 17 April 2024 12:38 PM
Kasun. You are wrong. The majority of permanent migrants into Australia according to the Australian 2022-2023 Census
Niran Silva Wednesday, 17 April 2024 03:02 AM
Please note no one wants a hero's like Gotha anywhere in their backyard too- what a pity!
H.S.B Pulle Wednesday, 17 April 2024 11:03 AM
It's wise to give permanent residency to people who are useful to the country rather than to people who harm.
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