London terrorist attack

The Australian Government is deeplysaddened to confirm that two Australians have been killed in the Londonterrorist attack.

We continue to work with the UnitedKingdom authorities who have asked that we await official confirmation of theidentities of the victims, and for the families to be officially notified,before we release their names.

TheAustralian Government has remained in close contact with the families who haverequested privacy. We ask the media to respect their request at this difficultand harrowing time.