Royal commission issues interim report on Bondi Beach shooting with recommendations for policing, gun reform, and counter-terrorism
An interim report by former High Court judge Virginia Bell into the December Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people at a Hanukah event has made 14 recommendations, including prioritized gun reform, improved policing coordination at Jewish festivals, and counter-terrorism reforms. The commission found no gap in existing laws that could have prevented the attack but warned that the US-Israel conflict with Iran has increased risk to the Australian Jewish community. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government agreed to implement all recommendations.
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“Royal commission into Bondi shooting says gun reform should be prioritised”
“Initial Australian inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting calls for counter-terrorism reforms”
“Bondi royal commission: report calls for better policing of Jewish festivals after 'high' terror risk flagged for Hanukah event”