Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack

Key Highlights

• His father Sajid was killed during the attack. Albanese said the intelligence review, due by April 2026, would focus on ensuring authorities were equipped to tackle extremism.
• He said: "The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet will examine whether federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies have the right powers, structures, processes and sharing arrangements in place to keep Australians safe in the wake of the horrific antisemitic Bondi Beach terrorist attack."In the wake of Australia's deadliest mass shooting in almost three decades, the government has announced plans to tighten gun controls, while the New South Wales premier is pushing to crack down on hate speech. Surfers and swimmers pay tribute to victims of Bondi shooting on FridayAs part of a national day of reflection, Bondi was to host a memorial later on Sunday.
• Earlier in the day, Governor-General Samantha Mostyn addressed a vigil held in Bondi, hosted by the National Council of Jewish Women Australia, where attendees largely wore white to symbolise peace."The entire Jewish community, whether it's here in Bondi or across our nation, you are part of the belonging story and the success of this country," she said. Australians across the country are still reeling and there's a sense of shock and disbelief that something like this could have happened.
• But this weekend, normality returned in some ways.
• Bondi promenade was once again filled with surfers, runners and dog-walkers returning to their regular routine. While a sombre mood lingers, children's surf club activities – known locally as "nippers" – resumed on Sunday as a sign of the community showing resilience.