Actually, such a statement by Aussie muslims makes it clear that they have no intentions of assimilating. Otherwise, why would they see this as warfare?
Australian Treasurer Peter Costello criticized what he called "mushy, misguided multiculturalism." …Costello observed, alluding to Muslims who advocate adherence to sharia law (religious law): "There is one law we are all expected to abide by. It is the law enacted by the parliament under the Australian constitution. If you can't accept that, then you don't accept the fundamentals of what Australia is and what it stands for."
I think this an even better quote from the article.
The Canuks could learn from this guy.