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At least one Australian was among the dozens injured in the London Bridge terrorist attack, which Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull described as another "cruel example" of the ever-present threat posed by radical Islamists.
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Two Australian citizens caught up in London attacks
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed two Australians were caught up in the London attacks. Reuters
Mr Turnbull said one Australian was in hospital and authorities were seeking to confirm reports that another was directly affected by the violence that began when a van ploughed into pedestrians on the iconic tourist attraction.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop spoke with the parents of both as consular officials worked through the night to confirm the safety of thousands of Australians in London, many of whom were in the vicinity of the attack.
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The Prime Minister spent much of Sunday in talks with his top national security advisers and members of his Cabinet after the assault that continued with a stabbing rampage through Borough Markets, killing seven people.
"Our officials will continue to provide every assistance they can to Australians affected by this shocking attack and their families," Mr Turnbull said.
"This attack is yet another cruel example of the new reality with which we live, the ever present threat of murderous Islamist terrorists, intent to harm our communities, our way of life and the freedoms we hold dear."
Australia stood in "resolute solidarity" with the people of Britain, he said. Australia's terror threat will continue to be set at "probable" and security agencies will work night and day to keep people safe.Â
The government has updated its UK travel advice and is asking people to avoid the London Bridge area until further notice. People worried about family and friends were urged to contact the consular hotline on 1300 555 135.
Ms Bishop said radical Islamists were heeding Islamic State's call for its adherents to use everyday items like cars and knives in their assaults, a "deeply troubling" trend making it harder than ever to anticipate attacks.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said he was "shocked and appalled" by yet another attack on English soil. He said he had spoken briefly on the phone with his senator, Sam Dastyari, who was caught up in the drama.
"The more that these things happen the more it makes me realise that Australians need to stick together," Mr Shorten said.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson came under fire after she co-opted a London police warning to make a point about Islam, even as the crisis was still underway.
Senator Hanson paired the "Run Hide Tell" slogan - used by police to inform people how to respond to the threat as the attack unfolded - with a series of social media posts calling for an end to Muslim migration.
"Stop Islamic immigration before Australia hits the 5 percent like England," she said.
Mr Shorten called her comments "crass, idiotic and disgusting".
"We don't even know in full what's happened and now what we've got is people using this for the crassest of political messages within hours of this event happening," he told reporters in Melbourne.
"I just say to Pauline and everyone else, hold your horses, you're in politics, whatever point you want to make you will get that opportunity."