US EditionNational Day of Mourning Announced for Victims of Bondi Beach Terror Attack
Prime Minister Albanese announced a royal commission and flags at half-mast to honor 15 victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack under the theme 'Light Will Win.'
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a National Day of Mourning on Thursday, January 22, to honour the 15 people killed in the Bondi Beach terror attack.
- On December 14, 2025, Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly opened fire at Chanukah by the Sea , with Sajid shot dead by police and Naveed charged with 15 counts of murder and terrorism.
- The government announced a federal royal commission led by Virginia Bell, former High Court judge, folding in Dennis Richardson, former national security boss's April security review.
- Having consulted Jewish leaders, Mr Albanese said the memorial will use the 'Light Will Win' theme and flags will be flown at half mast on Commonwealth buildings on January 22.
- The attack prompted a government crackdown on guns and hate speech, launching the largest gun buyback since 1996 after Port Arthur, while Australia's intelligence agency faces scrutiny for missing warnings about Naveed Akram.
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Australia calls for a national day of mourning for Bondi victims
According to the Prime Minister, a gathering for unity and remembrance will take place that day, centered around the theme: “Light will triumph.” To decide on the date, Albanese said he consulted with Sydney Rabbi Yehoram Ulman, who lost family members in the December 14 attack, which killed 16 people. “Flags will fly at half-staff at all Commonwealth buildings in Australia, and further details will be announced later this week,” he stated. The …
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Australia to hold day of mourning for Bondi shooting victims on Jan 22
SYDNEY: Australia will hold a national day of mourning on Jan 22 for the 15 people killed in a mass shooting at Bondi Beach, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday (Jan 13)."This will have a theme o
Australia will observe a national day of mourning on January 22 for the victims of the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced. “It will have the theme: ‘The light will prevail,’” he told reporters. Flags will be flown at half-mast on all government buildings in Australia to honour the 15 people...
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