“If we want to move into a situation where private ethnic militias can use up to deadly force in defence of people in the streets of Sydney, we are moving into a dark place,” the Labor MLC added. “I uphold and agree fully with the comments of the Police Association and also deputy commissioner Hudson… this is the job of our police. A special unit has been established with long arms”.

Imagine if the Muslim community asked for a special armed unit to solely protect them. There’d be a mini riot and Pauline’s hair would turn black. I’d like a Jedi special Unit with light sabres.