An urgent complaint regarding a fake Facebook page that claims to represent Port Arthur mass murderer Martin Bryant has been filed by the Tasmanian government.
This page features multiple images of Bryant, who infamously killed 35 individuals during a shooting spree in 1996, along with inappropriate remarks attributed to him.
Tasmanian Attorney-General Brian Wightman has requested Facebook to eliminate the page, and he anticipates its prompt removal.
“The behaviour displayed is strongly condemned by the Tasmanian government,” Mr. Wightman stated in a press release.
“It is disrespectful and lacks sensitivity towards those impacted by the Port Arthur incident, as well as the broader Tasmanian community.”
Mr. Wightman noted that three similar pages were removed last year following governmental communication with Facebook.
“I will be addressing this matter directly by reaching out to Facebook,” he added.
“Our thoughts are with the families and individuals who may be distressed by this offensive and intolerable page.”
Bryant is currently serving 35 life sentences behind bars.
by Sel Hurst
