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No need for independent probe into Indian student attacks: Gillard
Canberra:
Australian Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday said that there
is no need for an independent probe into the recent attacks on Indian students
living in Australia . Talking to a news channel, Gillard said, "I think the best
course of action for the time being is to let the Victorian police go ahead with
the investigation. The Victorian police are working closely with the Indian community
to identify the attackers." According to the Victorian Police, the attacks were
not "racially" motivated, she added. However, Gillard assured that Australia is
a safe country for the students. The Australian Government has set up a special
task force to coordinate Australia 's response to the violence against Indian
students. The taskforce includes senior officials from the Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade, the Attorney-General's Department and the Departments of Education,
Employment and Workplace Relations, and Immigration and Citizenship.
