US EditionAustralia holds day of reflection to honour victims of Bondi Beach attack
Nationwide candlelight vigil and minute of silence held to honor 15 victims, with plans for permanent memorials and stricter gun and hate speech laws, officials said.
- Today has been declared a National Day of Reflection to honour victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack, with a candle lighting and minute of silence at 6:47pm under the theme "light over darkness".
- Authorities say the attack was inspired by `'Islamic State ideology'`, and gunman Sajid Akram, 50, was killed during the December 14 assault, which killed fifteen people including ten-year-old Matilda.
- Flags flew at half-mast nationwide, including over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged candle lighting; hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out Friday and surf lifesavers held silent shore ceremonies Saturday.
- The government announced national measures on guns and hate speech, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns pledged an independent Royal Commission, and the state plans bans on 'hateful' slogans and Islamic State flags.
- Authorities are discussing a permanent Bondi memorial and a national day of mourning; a counter-terrorism task force examines suspects' contacts, including a trip to the southern Philippines, while Monday begins flower removal.
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