Over the last few days, I have watched and listened to some people quickly judging and abandoning our Muslim community.

People who choose to view the world through the frame of one lens, have only a one-dimensional view of reality.

One-dimensional people have little experience with the Muslim community and perpetuate racism based on media commentary which only represents one experience and focuses on the extreme.

If we look through a one-dimensional lens, we risk becoming the voices of contempt, judgement, and irrationality.

The challenge for me is to view the world through many lenses to acknowledge the diversity within our country.

If I look through the lens of the evil acts of the Lindt Cafe, of a police accountant murdered, of the recent incidents in France and Germany and the reality of I.S, I see brutality and evil and denounce these acts with every fibre of my being.

If I look through the lens at our border protection, I see a conflicting reality where we must ruthlessly scrutinise anyone who try to enter our country, while keeping in mind those who need our refuge and support.

If I look through the lens of the young Muslim people, I see they feel judged and threatened, unsure whether they should venture outside their home because of the verbal abuse and racism of a small minority.

When I look through the lens of mainstream Australians, I see the desire for peace and acceptance of all people.

When I look through the lens of mainstream Muslim community, I see decent people who value Australia and its values, and we cannot label them with the experience of terrorists and pure evil.

I work across many communities and with many young Muslim kids. I have some of the best youth workers, some of whom are Muslim and they work with all young people regardless of their backgrounds.

We must embrace our common humanity and as a united community, shout down the evil done around the world from extremists.

- Father Chris Riley, chief executive officer and founder of Youth Off The Streets

THIS is a post-election post-mortem.

Fortunately, there are many winners. The Liberals won the seats required, although Mr Turnbull's announcement sounded like he found $50 but lots $100.

Labor got much credit as they won back many seats and almost outed a one-term government which is historically very difficult.

The Greens did gain a percentage of votes, whilst not new seats.

The independents are flourishing in numbers, cruising home on the backwash of the backbiting of the two major parties' slanging matches and boring slogans.

Politically, it is positive in all camps.

There must be some losers - us.

The Australian public now faces a divided leadership with hamstrung policy-making from an opinionated hard-headed, hard-nosed senate with some maverick loose cannons that may not bow to nor worship Liberal plans.

Some appear to despise Mr Turnbull, so for him to win their hearts will be like juggling a live chainsaw, a fire stick and a double-edged sword whilst herding cats blind-folded.

Also, our AAA credit rating is threatened.

Rock-solid pre-election promises may be bend and broken as we face “adjustments”. Look out for co-payments and levies; all clever disguises for taxes.

I am now counting down the days to the next election in three years. Hopefully, l may then re-hear the slogan, "jobs and growth", which has gone awfully quiet after a ubiquitous flogging pre-election.

- Colin Holmes, Ballarat