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30th June 2009 11:05:04 AM

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LEADWEST CEO Anton Mayer has hit out at recent outbreaks of violence in the western suburbs, condemning attacks against international students as “unacceptable.”

In a letter to Star last week, Mr Mayer urged residents in the West to band together to express outrage over racially motivated crimes by joining in a state-wide Harmony Walk next month.

Mr Mayer said he had been dismayed by the increasing levels of anti-social behaviour in the West, much of which has been directed towards vulnerable international students.

He said LeadWest would be working to support any council or community actions to stamp out the problem.“Cracking down on such unacceptable behaviour, particularly with the racial motivation that appears evident, needs to be addressed,” Mr Mayer said.

Mr Mayer said he feared the recent attacks had tarnished the West’s reputation with the international community. The Harmony Walk will take place on Sunday 12 July, beginning at Melbourne’s Carlton Gardens and ending in Federation Square.

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