Category: NSW News

The Bondi terrorist attack has had an immense impact on our community, especially our Jewish community. The following day the NSW Faith Affairs Council held an emergency session to bring together faith leaders and show our unambiguous support for our Jewish brothers and sisters.

This expanded Faith Affairs Council was joined by two Jewish leaders Rabbi Nochum Schapiro of Chabad House and Rabbi Benjamin Elton of the Great Synagogue.

When asked what our faith communities could do to help the Jewish community Rabbi Nochum Schapiro responded with two requests.

One, to stand with our Jewish community and show unambiguous support.

And two, do one mitzvah. An act of kindness or charity. To bring some light into the world.

In light of the Rabbi’s response, the Faith Affairs Council with support from the Minns Government is launching the #OneMitzvahforBondi campaign.

Asking all Australians to undertake one act of kindness, compassion or charity, and to share their good deed with the wider community. You can do this through:

• Volunteering
• Donating
• Giving blood
• Calling someone you haven’t spoken to in a while
• Buying a neighbour a coffee
• Supporting those in need.

Please share your good deed, by using #OneMitzvahforBondi or visit: nsw.gov.au/onemitzvah

One Mitzvah for Bondi is an initiative of the NSW Faith Affairs Council.

Chair of the NSW Faith Affairs Council Right Rev Dr Michael Stead, of the Anglican Church of Australia said:

“At the core of our faith communities is a commitment to love and compassion.

“The NSW Faith Affairs Council encourages everyone to take part in the One Mitzvah for Bondi campaign, to spread warmth and kindness to our fellow Australians.

“I would like to sincerely thank our Jewish leaders for their grace and guidance during this unfathomable period of grief.”

President of the Rabbinical Council of NSW Rabbi Shua Solomon said:

“This unspeakable horror has touched every Jew and every Australian. Our only response to this profound darkness can be with light.

“We ask every Australian to honour the memory of our lost not only with words but with action, unity and faith – by doing good.”

Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said:

“In the face of this terrible atrocity our Jewish community have responded with remarkable kindness and compassion.

“This call to action is the remedy our heartbroken city requires at this time. It can be something as small as calling in on a neighbour, or an act of service like helping out at a food kitchen or donating blood.

“Every single one of us has an obligation to build the world we want to live in. Now is a time for us to unite, first and foremost, as fellow Australians.”

The Minns Labor Government has partnered with Rotary to establish a dedicated fundraising appeal for the Bondi Beach attack.

The Unite for Bondi – Bondi Terror Attack Appeal will provide support to the survivors and families of those who lost their lives. Assistance may include immediate financial relief such as bereavement costs, medium-term recovery assistance, and longer-term needs including medical care, counselling and rehabilitation. The fund will also support longer-term healing initiatives for the Bondi community.

The Minns Labor Government is launching the appeal with a $1 million donation. 

Members of the public, businesses, corporates and philanthropists who wish to donate can do so via rawcs.org.au. Donors will receive tax deductible receipts for the contributions they make.

The appeal is administered by the Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) which is a registered charitable organisation which delivers benevolent, humanitarian and disaster relief projects throughout Australia and internationally.

Rotary will work with the Jewish Board of Deputies to coordinate the distribution of funds to affected Jewish community members, supported by the NSW Government.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:

“Despite the unimaginable grief this attack has caused, we’ve seen some beautiful acts of humanity across our city.

“We’ve seen long lines form around blood banks across the country, and community organisations handing out food at Bondi Beach.

“These quiet acts of humanity mean a lot, and donating is just another thing people can do if they wish.”

Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said:

“Our community is at its strongest when it pulls together – and what better opportunity to do that than by giving to those who are hurting the most.

“The Rotary appeal is a chance to reinforce social cohesion at the grassroots, after recent days of pain.

“The Minns Government is very happy to kick off the appeal with this $1 million donation.”

Minister for Recovery Janelle Saffin said:

“We acknowledge the significant loss and trauma caused by this attack and the impact it has on individuals, families, and communities.

“We have seen extraordinary acts of bravery and compassion that demonstrate the strength of our community. We understand that many people want to help, and that’s why we are launching the Bondi Beach Appeal in partnership with Rotary.

“Everyone’s experience will be different, and the wrap around support will be in place as long as needed.”

NSW Jewish Board of Deputies President, David Ossip said:

“We have been overwhelmed by Australians from every walk of life asking how they can help, and this appeal is a way they can. This is an opportunity to ensure the survivors of this massacre are supported, now and into the future. 

“We thank our fellow Australians for digging deep to support the victims of this savage and senseless terrorist attack.”

Heather Chong, Chair of Rotary Australia World Community Service said:

“This was an unimaginable tragedy that shook Australia. Families are grieving, survivors are facing long recoveries, and an entire community has been left traumatised.

“As Rotarians we stand united in our values of compassion, peace, and community with the victims and survivors of the Bondi shooting tragedy. Our hearts and thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and all impacted by this devastating event.”

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The NSW Government will move to restrict the authorisation of public assemblies in designated areas following a terrorist incident, to protect the community, prevent intimidation and allow police to focus on keeping people safe.

The reforms follow the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach last week, which claimed the lives of 15 innocent people, and build on the powers already activated under NSW’s counter-terrorism laws.

When a terrorist incident is formally declared under the Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002, the Police Commissioner or Deputy Police Commissioner, with the agreement of the Minister for Police, will be able to declare specific areas where public assemblies are restricted for a limited period (a Public Assembly Restriction Declaration).

These powers are designed to ensure that members of the community are not intimidated or fear for their safety, and to minimise risks to community safety, in the immediate aftermath of an attack.

A declaration may be made in specified areas where police determine public gatherings may be likely to cause a reasonable person to fear harassment, intimidation or violence or put community safety at risk, including the safety of those attending a gathering.

Once a declaration is made:

• No public assemblies in the designated area will be able to be authorised, including by a court.
• Police will have access to existing powers to move people on where their behaviour or presence causes harassment or intimidation or obstructs traffic.

A strong signal will be sent to the community that assembling in public spaces in a designated area is unsafe and discouraged.

These measures are targeted. A declaration will last for 14 days and can be extended by further periods of 14 days, for up to three months.

Importantly, the powers are not designed to stop quiet reflection, prayer or peaceful gatherings that are not likely to cause fear or safety concerns. The restrictions and powers also do not apply to industrial action and associated assemblies.

Police move-on powers will only apply where behaviour causes harassment or intimidation or obstructs traffic.

Building on strong action against hate

The new measures sit alongside a suite of laws already passed by the NSW Government to confront rising hate and antisemitism, including:

• A tough new offence for inciting racial hatred;
• New protections for places of worship, including strong penalties and increased powers for police; and
• Laws banning the public display of Nazi symbols on or near synagogues, Jewish schools or the Sydney Jewish Museum.
• The Government will continue working with police, community leaders and legal experts to ensure the reforms are effective, lawful and focused on keeping people safe.

Premier of New South Wales Chris Minns said:

“This was a targeted terrorist attack that has shaken our state and devastated the Jewish community. The scale of harm demands a response that is decisive, sustained and unequivocal.

“Our first responsibility as a government is to protect people.

“There is a time for debate and protest in a democracy – but there is also a time for calm, care and unity. After an act of terror, public safety must come first.

“These reforms are about protecting people at a time of real vulnerability. They are about ensuring grief is respected, fear is not weaponised, and police can focus on keeping communities safe.

“These powers are proportionate. They are not about suppressing views – they are about preventing intimidation, escalation and violence.”

Attorney General Michael Daley said:

“We are protecting social cohesion by limiting public assemblies which risk inflaming community tensions following a terrorist attack.

“There are clear risks associated with large gatherings after the awful events at Bondi, and we do not want police resources unnecessarily diverted from the investigation to manage public assemblies.

“This is a targeted, time-limited measure which will give NSW Police the tools they need to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the community.”

Today’s Half-Yearly Review confirms the NSW economy is continuing to strengthen, with the budget remaining on track to return to surplus in 2027-28.

NSW Treasury’s latest forecasts show:

• The state is expected to post a $1.3 billion surplus in 2027-28, $200 million more than projected at the 2025-26 Budget.
• Gross debt is projected to be $177.2 billion by June 2026, $1.5 billion lower than projected at the Budget.
• Average expense growth is projected to be 2.6 per cent per annum over the forward estimates, down from the 6.5 per cent average expense growth each year between 2011-12 and 2022-23.
• Real wages remain on track to grow each year over the forward estimates, despite inflationary pressures lingering in the Australian economy.

The Review reflects the Minns Labor Government’s disciplined strategy to turn around the large deficit it inherited in 2023. Since then the Government has:

1. Eliminated wasteful spending by implementing the most comprehensive expenditure review in decades.
2. Slashed interest expenses by $500 million per annum after cutting gross debt by $11 billion, compared to the Pre-Election Budget Update.
3. Cut spending on consultants and senior executives, using the savings to rebuild the state’s essential services.
4. Repaired the state’s broken insurance schemes by overhauling workers compensation and insourcing police death and disability protection.
5. Driven higher investment returns by creating OneFund, a framework which overhauls the state’s fund management strategy.

Today’s Review books the spending decisions the Government has taken since the 2025-26 Budget.

It includes the cost of offering ongoing cost-of-living relief to NSW motorists by making the $60 toll cap permanent, as well as the costs of terminating the Liberals’ disastrous privatisation of the Northern Beaches Hospital and returning it to public ownership.

The Half-Yearly Review is available here

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said:

“NSW has had a horrible week. The state’s focus must remain on healing.

“Today’s Half-Yearly Review updates markets and the public about the state of the Government’s finances. It reports a slight improvement in the budget results, and accounts for our

decisions to make the toll cap permanent and return the Northern Beaches Hospital to public ownership.”

Finance Minister Courtney Houssos said:

“Our thoughts remain with everyone affected by the horrific events of the past week.

“The budget forecasts are steady and consistent with the June Budget. It demonstrates the Government’s careful and disciplined approach to managing the public’s money.”

The NSW Opposition will next week move to re-introduce legislation designed to strengthen community safety, protect social cohesion and reinforce public confidence in the rule of law, and is calling on the Minns Labor Government to reconsider its current position and support their urgent passage through the Parliament. 

Leader of the Opposition Kellie Sloane said the horrific terrorist attack underscored the need for proportionate, responsible action. 

“Sunday’s attack was a profound shock to our State. It was an attack on innocent people in a public place, on the Jewish community, and on the values that bind NSW together,” Ms Sloane said. 

“It has forced us to confront a hard truth, when hatred is allowed to grow unchecked, the consequences are real, immediate and devastating.” 

“At a time of heightened social tension and rising antisemitism, bipartisan leadership on community safety is not optional, it is essential.” 

“The NSW Opposition stands ready to act constructively and responsibly. That is why we will re-introduce these measures and urge the Government to use the recall of Parliament to support their urgent passage.” 

The objectives of the Bills: 

Crimes Amendment (Display of Nazi and Terrorist Symbols) Bill 2025 

• Addresses a clear gap in current NSW law by extending existing offences beyond Nazi symbols to cover a broader range of extremist and terrorist symbols. 
• Expands section 93ZA to include terrorist symbols, including symbols that a reasonable person would recognise as a terrorist symbol, which are not comprehensively captured under existing federal law. 
• Targets the use of symbols that are deployed to intimidate communities, glorify violence and normalise extremist ideologies. 
• Strengthens penalties to reflect the seriousness of the conduct, including higher 5 year maximum penalties, District not Local Court jurisdiction and the introduction of a standard 1.5 year imprisonment non-parole period. 
• Sends a clear and unambiguous deterrent message that extremist hate, intimidation and glorification of terrorism have no place in New South Wales. 

Summary Offences Amendment (Public Assemblies) Bill 2025 

• Recalibrates the regulatory framework for public assemblies to better balance the right to protest with public order and the rights of the broader community. 
• Requires decision-makers to consider public amenity and social cohesion, economic impact, disruption to the community and the public cost associated with proposed protests. 
• Confers clearer powers on police and courts to assess and weigh these factors when determining whether a proposed assembly should proceed. 
• Is designed to operate consistently with the implied freedom of political communication. 
• Introduces measures to address repeat protests, the deliberate shielding of identity and the recovery of policing costs to deter intentional disruption and ensure accountability. 
• Preserves the right to lawful protest while discouraging conduct that imposes unreasonable costs or disruption on the wider community. 

Shadow Attorney General, Alister Henskens said the package was targeted and proportionate to risks that are no longer theoretical. 

“NSW should confront hatred early, enforce its laws firmly, and stand united in defence of our shared values,” Mr Henskens said. 

“Previously the Government have voted against these sensible measures. Now is an opportunity for the Parliament to show bi-partisan support to strengthen community safety and social cohesion in NSW.” 

The NSW Greens have grave concerns about proposed new laws to allow police to refuse all peaceful assemblies during undefined periods of terrorism designations.

Greens MP and Spokesperson for Justice Sue Higginson said:

“In the aftermath of the horrific antisemitic Bondi Beach mass shooting, Australians have been called upon to unify, to wrap our arms around the Jewish community, and to check in on one another, and we must all heed those calls,”

“We have not been called upon to divide communities by infringing upon civil liberties. Peaceful assembly is a fundamental civil liberty and now is not the time to restrict our civil liberties. The Government should not do this,”

“If the Government is hell bent on doing this they must at the very least make such powers temporary, otherwise this move will be read in history as disingenuous opportunism,”

“There is such an important distinction to make between peaceful and nonviolent protests for peace, and gatherings with the express intention of hate speech, hate preaching, or violence. Police have so many tools at their disposal to address gatherings where hate speech may occur, and they should use those tools,”

“Now is the time for unity in the fight against all forms of hate and radicalisation. We need to make laws and take action based on evidence, reason and need,”

“Together with the Greens, the NSW Government has a chance to pass world-leading gun reform which will remove guns from extremists who would seek to harm the innocent. I think it’s such a shame to depart from that by assigning blame to peaceful protests in this moment,”

“I hold serious concerns that controversial changes to protest laws are counter-productive to the aims of genuine social cohesion right now. These laws, like other anti-protest laws before them, seem to me like they will face significant headwinds in the Courts due to their potential to infringe on our freedom of political communication within the Constitution,”

“Our protest laws are already some of the most restrictive in the world. Form 1 applications can be refused on the grounds of genuine risks to public safety,”

“There are no planned demonstrations right now, in fact many events including events calling for peace in Gaza have been postponed out of respect. I think the Premier’s assumption that a disrespectful demonstration could occur is out of step with the outpouring of respect, love and compassion we have seen from the people of New South Wales,”

“We are entirely committed to tackling antisemitism and racism wherever it occurs, limiting peaceful assembly is not how we do this,”

“For most of this year in the NSW Parliament the Greens have been opposing efforts to water down gun laws and calling for more investment in programs to counter violent extremism,”

“We have so much evidence about what solutions exist to tackle hate speech and violence and we should all be coming together to enact those solutions. It is such a shame to see a divisive response in these circumstances.”

City of Newcastle has appointed a new operator to run Beresfield Golf Course, with the popular Council-owned facility set to welcome back players on 14 January.

One of Australia’s leading leisure service providers, Clublinks Management, has big plans for the future of the site after signing a 15-year lease with City of Newcastle, including the addition of a multi-bay driving range, course improvements and Newcastle’s first dedicated courts for ‘padel’, a sport incorporating elements of tennis and squash, where players use paddles.

The course has been closed since 1 September following the end of the previous operator’s lease, however City of Newcastle used this time to ensure it would be in pristine condition when golfers returned.

Key upgrades included the replacement of failed bridges, and the repair and maintenance of on-course buildings and facilities, while Hunter Water also replaced the course’s major sewer main.

City of Newcastle Executive Director Corporate Services David Clarke said the appointment of Clublinks on a long-term lease will ensure Beresfield Golf Course remains a sustainable and successful community asset.

“We’ve selected the ideal operator that can leverage strong local support for our facility,” Mr Clarke said.

“Clublinks manages a range of courses such as Moore Park and Chatswood in Sydney, Bundoora Park and Centenary Park in Victoria, and Collier Park and Links Kennedy Bay in Western Australia.

“Those facilities are a mix of membership-based and public courses, all with an emphasis on a customer-first approach.

“Our recent upgrades to the course will provide a solid foundation for the long-term success of the facility under this new management, while also increasing safety for players and staff.

“We look forward to seeing the exciting improvements Clublinks is proposing for this much-loved community facility.”

CEO Anthony Lawrence said Clublinks is thrilled to partner with City of Newcastle to help revitalise Beresfield Golf Course.

“Our vision is simple – create a vibrant, inclusive space where everyone can play, laugh, and connect,” Mr Lawrence said.

“Under Clublinks’ management, Beresfield Golf Course will undergo exciting enhancements designed to make every visit unforgettable.

“Expect improved facilities, expanded programs, and innovative experiences focused on accessibility, sustainability, and outstanding service.”

In the aftermath of the Bondi terrorist attack, the clear message from the Jewish community leaders has been that we need unambiguous support for our Jewish community.

Today the Minns Labor Government is asking faith and community leaders from around the state to pledge their support to the Jewish community.

This is a call to action for our faith and community leaders; we need everyone to meet words with action. The NSW Government is currently undertaking a whole-of-government response to ensure our Jewish community are supported.

The statement reads:

“In the wake of the unspeakable attack on our Jewish community at Bondi Beach, we come together across cultural, linguistic and religious differences to make a unified pledge:

• We collectively mourn for victims and their families and pledge our support and solidarity for the Jewish community in NSW.
• We pledge to stand up and stand united against antisemitism, racism and hate and to support all victims of racism, hate and religious intolerance.
• We pledge to protect and promote the rights and responsibilities of all the people of NSW in a cohesive and multicultural society.
• We pledge to work in unity across cultural, linguistic and religious differences to uphold our democratic values and freedoms.
• We are stronger together.”

To sign the pledge, please visit: Support pledge – Bondi attack 

Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper said:

“In the wake of this horrific attack, it is more important than ever that the Jewish community in NSW knows they do not stand alone.

“Every community leader. Every faith leader. Must be unambiguous in their support of our Jewish community.

“It will take everyone working together to ensure we can properly address the insidious affliction that is antisemitism.”

President of the Jewish Board of Deputies David Ossip said:

“The trauma of the Bondi terrorist attack on the Jewish community is simply incalculable. The hurt and the loss are profound.

“Now more than ever, we need everyone to come together. Now is a time for unity. Now is a time for us to spread light and to unequivocally call for an end to antisemitism. Our Jewish community needs your support.

“Please show that we are stronger together. Let’s work together to bring about a return to the Australia we love.”

Prime Minister, Governor Beazley, Archbishop Fisher, Rabbi Elton, members of the diplomatic corps, including Ambassador Maimon, religious leaders, in particular, president of the Jewish Board of Deputies, David Ossip.

We were meant to gather here tonight to celebrate Christmas, a season that speaks to Christians of joy, of hope and of light entering the world.

Unfortunately and instead, we come together here at the beautiful St Mary’s Cathedral in a different spirit.

United in grief but also in love, to stand alongside the Jewish community of New South Wales and to say clearly and without hesitation that you are not alone.

In the Catholic tradition, places like this cathedral exist not just for celebrations, but for moments like this, moments when a community gathers for one another.

To comfort each other, to bear grief together and to affirm the dignity of every human life.

Tonight, that’s exactly what we’re doing. Yesterday, many of us were deeply moved by the words of Rabbi Eli Feldman, who spoke so beautifully about his dear friend, Rabbi Eli Schlanger.

The two Elis had studied together as young men, they’d both become rabbis, and Schlanger was like a brother to Feldman.

Eli Schlanger was one of those optimistic people who would celebrate Chanukah by dancing down the street, because he said the best way of fighting antisemitism was to dance.

On Sunday night, Rabbi Schlanger was murdered. He was murdered on Bondi Beach for the simple reason that he was a member of the Jewish community.

If Eli Feldman had responded to this evil act with spite or with hatred, I think there’d be a general understanding from most Australians.

But instead, on television, in front of everybody, he said, “No matter the colour of your skin or what you believe, we are all created in God’s image, every single human being is created in God’s image. Let us love each other. Let us care about each other.”

If there is anything this moment asks of us, it is reflection on the extraordinary grace shown by Rabbi Feldman and so many religious leaders of the Jewish faith, who we call our neighbours and our friends.

Reflect on their values, the values that bind us together as a society.

For those of us who are not Jewish, moments like this remind us of the deep responsibility that we have to listen, to learn and to stand alongside a community whose history reflects resilience, courage and faith, but also persecution.

Here in Australia, we believe and we must continue to prove that people have a fundamental right to be able to live openly, practice their faith freely and feel safe doing it.

That promise matters, and it’s one we recommit to tonight. The purpose of this attack was to frighten us and to isolate us. It was designed to divide Australian against Australian.

But standing here together across faiths and backgrounds, it’s clear that it will fail. It will fail because of the strength of the Jewish people.

It will fail because of the strength of Australians, a strength shaped by our shared values, our respect for faith and an unbreakable commitment to one another, whether we know each other or not.

The truth is, our instinct as Australians, is to stand by our mates, to look after one another and to leave no one behind.

And when that instinct is tested, it reveals itself not in speeches, but in brave and often selfless acts.

In recent days, we’ve seen life savers run barefoot towards danger. Long lines form around blood banks across the country, quiet acts of humanity that speak far louder than any words.

As we approach Christmas, a season that calls Christians to joy and peace, we do so with heavy hearts this year, but I hope not without hope.

Now, I think it would be reasonable that hope could seem a distant prospect after the last few days.

Some may even call a return to happiness and unity a miracle. And the truth is, we’ve got every reason for despair at the moment.

But perhaps we can take some encouragement and comfort from our Jewish friends. As David Ben Gurion, the first prime minister of Israel, said “In the Middle East, in order to be a realist, you must believe in miracles.”

So don’t give up on hope. Rabbi Sacks once said, “To be a Jew is to be an agent of hope in a world serially threatened by despair. Ours is a sustained struggle against the world that is, in the name of the world that could be, should be, but is not yet.”

Rabbi Eli Schlanger was buried today. He left a message just weeks ago for all of us, not knowing that it would sustain us after his passing, and we’ve been ripped apart.

He said, “May we pray for peace within our hearts and peace all over the world.”

Today, the Albanese and Minns Governments have announced an immediate support package to assist victims, their families, and small businesses impacted by the Bondi terror attack.

The package has been jointly funded by the Albanese and Minns Governments, with most elements to be funded under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA), which have been activated in the wake of this attack. 

The package delivers immediate financial assistance, expanded victim support services and targeted business help, recognising the profound emotional, social and economic toll of the attack.

A community hub will be open at North Bondi RSL, with the NSW Reconstruction Authority, NSW Health, Service NSW, Service NSW Business Concierge, Disaster Recovery Chaplaincy Network, Legal Aid and Lifeline on hand to provide practical advice and support.

The hub will operate from tomorrow, Friday 19 December to Tuesday 23 December, between 10am and 4pm.
 
The package includes:
 
Victims and family support

• $2 million for Jewish community organisations to support victims’ families, including $1 million for Jewish House to establish a Victim Support Fund to deliver timely, culturally sensitive assistance to the Jewish Community.
• $1 million for Legal Aid and Disaster Response Legal Services to provide legal services to support the recovery of communities.
• Enhancements to NSW’s existing victim support scheme, including increased financial support for injured victims and their immediate families, funeral and burial costs for victims and support for the repatriation of remains.
• $1 million for local Jewish organisations to provide community mental health triage.
• $3.6 million for six place-based recovery officers to undertake case coordination and outreach for affected individuals and families.

Business and community support

• Up to $25,000 for impacted small businesses in the immediate vicinity and those who show exceptional circumstances. Registrations commence on Friday, December 19, with grants processed by early next week.
• $1.5 million for additional security at Jewish community locations.
• $1 million for Waverley Council to assist with clean-up requirements at Bondi Beach, and for community cohesion events.
• $2.8 million to provide up to eight coordinators to undertake community engagement, support the local community and provide capacity building. The funding includes $1 million for a grant program delivered through a partnership between Multicultural NSW and the Jewish Board of Deputies to support community organisations.

Impacted businesses will be able to register for support from Friday, with applications processed from early next week. They can do this by attending the Community Hub or contacting Service NSW on 13 77 88 to organise a meeting with a Business Concierge member.  
 
Mental health support
 
A mental health disaster response has been initiated, with mental health clinicians working on the ground in Bondi and Coogee.

These mobile clinicians will be onsite wearing hi-vis NSW Health vests from 8am to 8pm for the next several weeks

NSW Health has also increased staff coverage on its dedicated 24-hour Mental Health Line, on 1800 011 511.

The Transcultural Mental Health Line (1800 648 911) is available for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

If you, or someone in your care, needs crisis support, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.  Children and young people can call Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or chat online at kidshelpline.com.au.

The Australian and NSW Government will continue working closely with the community to ensure support remains responsive and sustained.


“The antisemitic terrorism incident in Bondi has shaken the Jewish community, and indeed the whole nation who have been devastated by what is an unprecedented attack on the Australian way of life.

“This event is a tragedy and the Bondi community, Sydney, and Australia, is hurting. My government is committed to supporting those in the wake of this tragedy which is why we are partnering with the New South Wales Government to provide over $20 million in funding for support services through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

“My Government unequivocally stands against terrorism and will do whatever it takes to ensure the safety and wellbeing of this community and all Australians.”

Premier of New South Wales, Chris Minns:

“This attack has caused unimaginable pain for victims, families and the Jewish community, and it has shaken our entire state.”

“Our responsibility is to stand alongside people in their grief, provide real support, and help the community recover, not just in the days ahead, but for as long as it takes.”

“This package is about dignity, compassion and practical help, ensuring families are supported, businesses can recover, and people know they are not facing this alone.”

“I urge anyone who is struggling or needs help to reach out. Support is available, and we want people to use it.”

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey:

“Sydney’s Jewish community, and everyone else who loves Bondi Beach, have refused to be cowed by Sunday’s evil attack.

“This assistance package is recognition that our community is at its strongest when it pulls together – and that when it does so, terror can never prevail.

“We will make every effort to ensure that one of Australia’s best loved landmarks remains a place of joy, celebration and freedom for all.”