The Bondi Junction tragedy was a senseless attack that shocked our state and the eastern suburbs community.
We continue to remember the six innocent victims who were murdered that day, Pikria Darchia, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, Jade Young, Cheng Yixuan and Faraz Ahmed Tahir.
On behalf of the NSW Opposition, we extend our ongoing condolences to the families of the victims and all those who still live with the trauma and injuries of that day.
Today will not be an easy day for many. The State Coroner’s finding’s and 23 recommendations will not heal the hurt the victims and families of that day live with, but they do provide a pathway forward.
The State Coroner made a number of recommendations in relation to mental health services, which I call on the Government to adopt.
The Bondi Junction tragedy reminded us of the incredible bravery of our first responders and everyday Australians.
We honour the bravery of Inspector Amy Scott. As a police officer she has spent her career protecting others, often in the toughest of circumstances. The eastern suburbs community and our entire state stand with Amy as she battles cancer.
The Opposition support’s the State Coroner’s recommendation to the Council for the Australian Bravery Decorations that Inspector Amy Scott, Ashlee Good, Noel McLaughlin, Damien Guerot (Bollard Man) and Silas Despreaux be recognised for their actions on that day.