12.00 PM
17/7/96
WALTER MIKAC

Dear Mr Howard & all Ministers concerned at today's summit,

As I sit at my home with tears streaming down my face still reading cards for Nanette, Alannah & Madeline I find it hard to believe or contemplate that the Reform Package agreed to on 10th May 1996 could possibly be reneged upon. I believe I speak behalf of most of the victims left behind & the vast proportion of Australians in saying that you MUST have the intestinal fortitude & foresight to stand firm on the original stand & not waiver. To do anything else would be a betrayal for me & every other Australian who should have a right to walk, feel safe & live in this country. You have been appointed to protect us & if you are not able to do this by enacting this legislation then I feel you should EACH burden some of the blame should something as hideous as Port Arthur ever happen again. I implore you to protect your families, friends & every Australian from this ever happening again. Be strong & act now.

My heartfelt feelings
Walter Mikac