87 m. ago PM defends not opening royal commission into Bondi Beach attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not call a Commonwealth royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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91 m. ago New details about Bondi terror attack alleged in court documents

New alleged details about the Bondi terror attack have been unveiled in court documents.

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1 hour ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

Polling has revealed the public’s dissatisfaction with the PM and a widely felt rise in racism, particularly antisemitism. Look back at our live coverage.

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2 h. ago Albanese stares down backbencher, opposition demands for royal commission

A departmental review into the nation’s intelligence agencies has been criticised for lacking scope and independence, but the PM said a royal commission would take far too long.

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2 h. ago As recriminations in Canberra grow, Chris Minns has what Anthony Albanese wants

The NSW premier has come together with state opposition leader Kellie Sloane over the Bondi tragedy. Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley could not seem further apart.

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2 h. ago The timeline, unsealed photos and meticulous planning at the centre of an alleged terror plot

Details of the case against the Bondi shooters can be revealed after the release of court documents alleging the father and son trained in Australia for their attack.

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2 h. ago Timeline to terror: Unsealed photos, videos capture alleged two

Details of the case against Naveed Akram can be revealed after the release of court documents alleging he and his father trained in Australia before the attack.

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2 h. ago Will NSW parliament sit until Christmas Eve? Long filibuster planned over gun laws

The NSW Coalition has split over legislation designed to respond to the Bondi terror attacks, while one party is preparing to talk long into Tuesday night.

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6 h. ago Pressure on Albanese mounts as Labor MPs join calls for royal commission

Labor backbenchers have added their voices to calls for a wider inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

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6 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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7 h. ago 'I haven’t seen Penny Wong shed a single tear’: Ley slams Wong

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley delivered an impassioned attack on Penny Wong, noting her absence from Bondi following last week’s terror attack on a Hanukkah festival.

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8 h. ago NSW Coalition splits over gun laws as parliament sits before Christmas

The NSW Coalition has split over legislation designed to respond to the Bondi terror attacks.

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8 h. ago Albanese’s agency review fails to quell royal commission demands

A Labor backbencher has added his voice to calls for a larger inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

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8 h. ago ‘A long time coming’: Labor launches landmark bid to slash energy bills, plug gas shortfalls

The Albanese government has taken on the resources sector in a bid to prevent major problems in the energy market.

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14 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays; Vigil hosted at Bondi Beach marks one week since massacre

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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15 h. ago One leader has handled the Bondi attack aftermath well. It’s not Anthony Albanese or Sussan Ley

Australians expect strong leadership, and they have not seen that anywhere in the federal political sphere.

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15 h. ago Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays, Australians fear a rise in antisemitism: poll

New polling underscores the challenge for political leaders in uniting the country while delivering a strong response that speaks to community anxiety about the Bondi Beach attack.

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22 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

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22 h. ago ‘Unbreakable’: Pleas for peace and unity, jeers for Albanese as thousands attend Bondi vigil

Thunderous silence honoured the 15 innocent people killed on Bondi Beach. It was billed as an evening of peace and unity. And it was, until the prime minister arrived.

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24 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed after Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review, as he staves off opposition calls for a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack.

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