The Bondi Junction tragedy has left a lasting impact on the community, and the delivery of the coronial findings today will be difficult for anyone impacted.
The final report contains 23 recommendations, 12 of which relate to the NSW Government, these include:
- Considering options to support the roll-out of appropriate co-responder models so that they are more widely available throughout NSW.
- Monitoring and assessing the trial of the amendments to the Law Enforcement Powers and Responsibilities Act 2002 (NSW) in respect of “wanding”.
- Promoting, by way of an advertising campaign, the principles of “Escape. Hide. Tell.”
The NSW Government will now carefully consider the Coroner’s recommendations to assess how they can be implemented to further strengthen our mental health system and improve community safety.
Over the past 18 months, the NSW Government has undertaken work to identify systemic contributors to this tragedy and take proactive steps to address them.
In direct response to the Bondi Junction tragedy, the NSW Government delivered a $111 million package to strengthen community mental health services.
This included leading national work to establish a principles-based framework to improve interjurisdictional information sharing for both voluntary and involuntary mental health consumers.
In September 2025, all Ministers for Health and Ministers for Mental Health across Australia formally endorsed the framework, reflecting a shared national commitment to safer, more connected mental health systems.
These investments focus on streamlining access to state mental health services to reduce fragmentation and barriers to care, expanding assertive outreach models to better engage transient and hard-to-reach individuals, and enhancing mental health housing for people living with severe and persistent mental illness.
Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:
“This will be a difficult day for many, particularly for the families who lost loved ones, those who were injured, first responders, and everyone in the Bondi community whose lives were changed forever.
“We will now carefully consider the Coroner’s recommendations and work to implement measures that strengthen our mental health system and community safety.”
Minister for Health Ryan Park said:
“I want to commend the bravery, skill and compassion shown by NSW Ambulance, hospital staff and all first responders who worked under immense pressure to save lives on that tragic day.
“The effects of the tragedy have been felt far and wide. I extend my deepest sympathies to the families, friends and loved ones of those who were affected.”
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said:
“My thoughts are with the families who will forever be affected by this horrific event and I thank the Coroner for her diligent work and her recommendations.
“I cannot overstate the bravery of our police officers that day. Their actions epitomised the very best of the NSW Police Force, confronting danger to protect others. I particularly want to acknowledge Detective Inspector Amy Scott for her remarkable actions.
“It’s critical that people experiencing a mental health incident receive the help they need which is why we are working with Health on a mental health led response to incidents in our community.”
Attorney-General Michael Daley said:
“The NSW Government thanks the Coroner for her thorough investigation and findings. We will take the time to consider the recommendations before formally responding.”
Minister for Mental Health Rose Jackson said:
“The Minns Labor Government is committed to supporting people with complex mental health concerns to access support services.
“We’ve taken immediate action in the aftermath of the Bondi Junction tragedy to strengthen community mental health supports and improve information sharing across all Australian jurisdictions, but there is always more work to do.”