Faith leaders, politicians unite against hatred after NZ attack

Australia's political leaders have joined faith leaders at an interfaith church service in Sydney to speak out against hatred after the Christchurch terror attack.

Flowers seen to respect to the victims of the Christchurch mosques shooting, New Zealand. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro

The Muslim grand mufti and Catholic archbishop led the interfaith church service at Sydney's Mary Cathedral, urging unity and condemning the hatred that led the killer to commit such a  'despicable' attack.

Welcoming the followers of all faiths at the service, the pair also acknowledged the show of support from politicians.

The list of MPs included Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Labor's foreign affairs spokeswoman Tanya Plibersek, NSW Governor David Hurley, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Opposition Leader Michael Daley, Opposition education spokesman Jihad Dib and Sydney lord mayor Clover Moore.

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