Australian PM Stands Firm Against Demands for Independent Probe into Bondi Beach Tragedy

According to Sky News, this narrower review will evaluate whether Australian federal agencies are adequately equipped to ensure the safety of the public.

“Our security agencies must be in the best position to respond,” Albanese stated on Sunday, emphasizing the need for preparedness.

This decision goes against the demands from the Jewish community and some politicians in Australia, who have been advocating for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the incidents.

It is worth noting that a Royal Commission of Inquiry represents the most comprehensive form of independent investigation within Australia’s political framework.

It has the power to summon witnesses and can make recommendations to change policies and laws.

Albanese’s review will be held out of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and will not be independent. Its results are expected to be released in April 2026.

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Fifteen people were killed on Australia’s Bondi Beach on Dec. 14 when two crazed gunmen opened fire on a crowd of over 1,000 people who were celebrating the first night of Chanukah.

The terrorists, Sajid Akram 50 and Naveed , 24, allegedly stormed the family-friendly Chanukah-by-the-Sea event armed with a shotguns and a bolt-action rifle, killing 15 people and wounding 40.