community leaders demand answers

AAP reports: President of the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils Dr Ameer Ali said he planned to meet government ministers today to seek greater protection for his community.

``I want to get more information about what has happened over the last 48 hours and secondly I also want the government to assure my community that they will not allow the rednecks in this country to exploit this situation and create disharmony in this society,'' Dr Ali told reporters.

``My people are afraid that it is on occasions like this the rednecks can create havoc.''