Joint Counter Terrorism Team to investigate mass causality public place shooting – Bondi

The NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) has commenced an investigation into a mass causality public place shooting that resulted in 16 people dying and 40 people being injured in Sydney’s east yesterday evening.

About 6.40pm (Sunday 14 December 2025), emergency services were called to Bondi Beach, following reports of a public place shooting.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command, surrounding commands and specialist police immediately responded and located two men using long arms to fire into crowds of people.

Multiple officers exchanged fire with the two men with two officers – a constable and probationary constable – suffering gunshot wounds.

During the incident one shooter – a 50-year-old man – was shot by police and died at the scene.

The other shooter – a 24-year-old man – suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital under police guard.

Both men are known to each other.

As a result of the incident 14 people died – including the 50-year-old shooter – at the scene and 42 people – including four children and the 24-year-old shooter – were taken to hospitals across Sydney

Police have since been told two other people – a 10-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man – have since died in hospital.

Those who died are yet to be formally identified; however, police believe their ages range between 10 and 87.

Six people remain in critical conditions with 27 people remain in serious and stable conditions.

Both officers remain in serious but stable conditions.

A declaration by NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon APM has deemed the incident terror related.

The NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) investigation will be led by the NSW Police Force under Operation Arques.

The NSW JCTT comprises members from the NSW Police Force, Australian Federal Police, Australian Security Intelligence Organisation and the NSW Crime Commission.

Following initial inquiries, JCTT detectives located and seized three firearms and two improvised explosive devices (IED) from the scene. They will all undergo forensic examination.

Detectives have attended two homes in Bonnyrigg and Campsie overnight as part of ongoing investigations.

During these searches, detectives located and seized a number of additional items including two additional firearms. All items seized will undergo forensic examination.

Following further inquiries, a sixth firearm and third IED were located at the Bondi crime scene today (Monday 15 December 2025). Both are undergoing forensic examinations.

A critical incident team from State Crime Command’s Homicide Squad has commenced Strike Force Belen and will lead the investigation into the circumstances of the police involvement in the incident.

The investigation will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC).

Anyone with information about extremist activity or possible threats to the community should come forward, no matter how small or insignificant you may think the information may be. The National Security Hotline is 1800 123 400.

16 dead, 40 injured following public place shooting – Bondi

Police are continuing to investigate a mass shooting that resulted in 16 people dying and 40 people being injured in Sydney’s east yesterday evening.

About 6.40pm (Sunday 14 December 2025), emergency services were called to Bondi Beach, following reports of a public place shooting.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command, surrounding commands and specialist police immediately responded and located two men using long arms to fire into crowds of people.

Multiple officers exchanged fire with the two men with two officers – a constable and probationary constable – suffering gunshot wounds.

During the incident one shooter – a 50-year-old man – was shot by police and died at the scene.

The other shooter – a 24-year-old man – suffered critical injuries and was taken to hospital under police guard.

As a result of the incident 14 people died at the scene and 42 people – including four children – were taken to hospitals across Sydney

Police have since been told two other people – a 10-year-old girl and a 40-year-old man – have since died in hospital.

Those who died are yet to be formally identified; however, police believe their ages range between 10 and 87-years-old.

Five people remain in critical conditions with the others remaining in serious and stable conditions.

Both officers remain in serious but stable conditions.

A significant crime scene has been established closing Bondi Beach and surrounding roads, and detectives from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team have commenced an investigation into the incident.

Following initial inquiries, detectives have located and seized three firearms from the scene. They will all undergo forensic examination.

Investigations are continuing.

Public Information and Inquiry Centre opens following Bondi Beach shooting

The Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) has been activated to support the multi-agency response to the Bondi Beach incident.

The Public Information and Inquiry Centre can be contacted by calling

1800 227 228

Members of the public can contact the Public Information and Inquiry Centre for information relating to people impacted by this afternoon’s incident.

It will operate on a 24-hour basis for as long as is necessary.

The NSW Police Force has also activated the ‘Register Find Reunite’ capability, to assist in the registration of those who have been affected by the incident.

Police are encouraging those impacted to register their movements using the Australian Red Cross’ ‘Register, Find, Reunite’ service.

The Register, Find, Reunite website – https://www.redcross.org.au/emergencies/about-register-find-reunite/ –is a National system managed and operated by Australian Red Cross.

It is a service which registers, finds and reunites family, friends and loved ones after an emergency. It allows people to,
Register to let people know they are safe,
Find people who may be affected by an emergency and know they are safe, and
Reunite through a matching process which enables police – with consent – to share details of family and friends with each other.

The PIIC will also be the place to register for people who were forced to leave personal possessions – including vehicles – behind during the emergency. Police warn if may be some days until these can be returned to their owners.

A memorial site is being arranged and will be shared once confirmed.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia Condemns Bondi Attack

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia (AMCA) is shocked and saddened at the loss of innocent lives in Bondi, Sydney. 

The AMCA prays for the families of those who have lost loved ones, and prays for a swift and complete recovery to all injured.

Imam Inam-ul-Haq Kauser, National President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia, stated:

“We are heartbroken by the brutality of this attack on a peaceful community gathering. Such acts of violence, targeting innocent people and aiming to sow division and fear, have absolutely no place in Australia. An attack on any community is an attack on all of us.”

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia urges Australians to stand together in unity and compassion during this difficult time, resisting any attempts to create division based on faith or background. We commend the swift and courageous response of the New South Wales Police and all emergency services personnel.

About the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community:

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, established in 1889, spans more than 200 countries with a membership exceeding tens of millions. It is the world’s largest and fastest-growing Islamic community, under one divinely appointed leader and the only Islamic community to believe in the long-awaited Messiah in the person of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (peace be upon him) (1835-1908) of Qadian. The community is the leading Islamic organisation advocating for peace and harmony across the globe. It is distinguished for its endorsement of the separation of religion and state. Today, it remains steadfast in its commitment to advocating for universal human rights and safeguarding religious and other minority groups. Moreover, it champions the empowerment and education of women. Members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community are renowned for their adherence to the law, educational pursuits, and active engagement in societal issues, making them exemplary citizens within the global community.

Coal communities need stability and consistency following Net Zero Commission report

MEU: Coal communities need stability and consistency following Net Zero Commission reportMining and Energy Union

The Mining and Energy Union has responded to the NSW Net Zero Commission’s Coal Mining Emissions Spotlight Report, emphasising the continuing importance of coal mining to the state’s economy and regional communities, and the need for clear, consistent emissions policy.

MEU General Secretary Grahame Kelly said coal mining remains a foundation of regional prosperity in NSW, supporting jobs, local small businesses and billions in annual state revenue.

“Coal mining delivers more than $3 billion a year in royalties for NSW and supports thousands of secure, well-paid regional jobs,” Mr Kelly said. “It also accounts for just 12 per cent of the state’s total emissions. Any policy discussion needs to recognise both sides of that equation.”

“We look forward to the Commission applying the same level of attention to the other 88 per cent of emissions across the state’s economy,” Mr Kelly said. 

Mr Kelly said the union has been clear in consultations with the Commission that the Commonwealth Safeguard Mechanism is already the established national framework for regulating emissions from coal mines. 

“The Safeguard Mechanism already requires mines to measure, report and reduce emissions, and it is driving investment in new technology,” he said. “Introducing additional state-based requirements of the kind suggested in the report risks creating overlapping obligations when a national system is already in place. Workers and communities need consistency and stability, not multiple sets of rules.”

Mr Kelly said coal mining will remain central to regional economies as new industries develop over time.

“Coal communities in the Hunter, Illawarra, Central West and North West have powered NSW for generations,” he said. “Coal continues to provide the economic base that allows regional communities to plan for the future.”

He said the MEU supports orderly, well-planned regional transition — not premature measures that could affect existing jobs.

“A balanced approach is essential,” Mr Kelly said. “We welcome investment in new industries, but the Commission should avoid recommending policies that would constrain necessary and viable coal operations at a time when those jobs, royalties and export earnings remain critical for regional NSW.”

Mr Kelly said the MEU will continue to engage constructively with the NSW Government and the Commission.

“Our priority is ensuring that emissions policy is fair, nationally consistent and supports the long-term wellbeing of workers and regional communities.” He said.

Jewish Council of Australia: Mass shooting at Chanukah event in Bondi

We are horrified and shaken in the wake of the mass shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi this evening, which has left at least ten people dead and injured many more. 
This is the first night of Chanukah when we gather with loved ones and friends to light the Chanukiah. Many within our community have just received the worst news of their lives. Others are caring for injured loved ones, and some are still waiting to hear that their families are safe.
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Bart Shteinman, Executive Member
We should all be able to gather with our communities, practice our culture, and worship in safety.
Our hearts are with our friends, family, fellow community members and everyone impacted by this terrifying event. 
Sarah Schwartz, Executive Officer
To be confronted with this horrific act of antisemitic violence during the Jewish festival of light and hope is shattering. In moments like this, we hold each other close.

Appeal to locate Korora girl, possibly in Newcastle

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate teenage girl missing from the state’s North Coast, who may now be in Newcastle.

Tamesa Mulherin, aged 15, was last seen at Korora 6.15am yesterday (Saturday 13 December 2025).

When she was unable to be located or contacted, officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District were notified late yesterday and commenced inquiries to locate her.

There are concerns for Tamesa’s welfare due to her young age.

Tamesa is described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, about 170cm to 180cm tall, of thin build, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Inquiries have indicated Tamesa caught a bus to Broadmeadows in the Newcastle area, possibly arriving yesterday afternoon.

Police operation continues at Bondi Beach

A police operation is ongoing after a public place shooting by two men at Bondi Beach earlier today.

Ten people have been confirmed dead, including a man believed to be one of the shooters. The second alleged shooter is in a critical condition.

At this time, a further 11 people are reported to be injured, two of which are police officers.

Emergency services were called to Campbell Parade about 6.45pm (Sunday 14 December 2025), responding to reports of shots being fired.

Officers attached to Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command attended assisted by multiple resources across the city.

A number of suspicious items located in the vicinity are being examined by specialist officers and an exclusion zone is in place.

A multi-agency response is continuing.

An extensive crime scene has been established and inquiries are now underway.There have been NO reports of any other incidents in Sydney connected to this incident.

Police are now appealing for anyone with mobile phone vision or dashcam vision relevant to this incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Kellie Sloane – Bondi Beach Statement

What has happened this evening at Bondi Beach was a horrific attack on our community and on our way of life.

Tonight, on the first night of Hanukkah, members of our Jewish community had gathered peacefully in Bondi Beach and Dover Heights to mark the beginning of the Festival of Light.

That celebration was shattered by a violent and senseless attack on Bondi Beach which has seen lives lost, many seriously injured, and our entire community and state in shock and grief.

This situation is still ongoing.

This is not a time for speculation or blame beyond those responsible for this horrific act.

What has also been witnessed tonight is extraordinary bravery and humanity.

Members of the public, surf lifesavers, volunteers, police, paramedics, and health workers ran toward danger, helping strangers, comforting children, and doing everything possible to save lives.

No community in this country should live in fear.

This is an attack on our shared sense of safety and belonging

Tonight, our community and state stand together, determined that light will overcome darkness.

Scathing uni governance report released but government remedies fail to meet the moment

Today, the Final Report of the Inquiry into the Quality of Governance at Australian Higher Education Providers has been released. Following five public hearings, hundreds of submissions, and countless hours of work from brave staff, students, unionists, and activists, this Report and the work of the Committee shines a light on the governance rot that is hollowing out our public universities.

The Report makes clear the crisis we are facing, but disappointingly, the recommendations fall short of the overhaul that is required. The Australian Greens have provided Additional Comments and recommendations that address these gaps.

Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Greens and spokesperson for Higher Education:

“The final report exposes the depth and breadth of failed leadership, corporate rot and consultant capture decaying our public universities. Arrogant executives indulge in obscene pay packets and big consultancies feast on public money, while the people who teach, research, support students and hold the university together are overworked, underpaid and exploited.

“While the report is a scathing indictment on the corporatisation of universities and the severity of the crisis at hand, it falls short of providing remedies that match the systemic overhaul needed to end the era of managerial bloat and unaccountable opaque governance.

“The corporate university has utterly failed its communities. It is high time we return to higher education as a public good, not a market for profit-seeking firms and austerity-obsessed executives. Our universities must be institutions grounded in equity, democracy, accountability, and transparency, empowered to pursue research and education in the public interest.

“The failures of governance in universities go hand in hand with decades of underfunding by governments, most viciously exemplified by the fee hikes and funding cuts of the JRG scheme, which have been widely condemned and yet still not been reversed by the Labor government.

“The government must commit to substantially increasing funding to universities to catch up with the OECD average, starting by dumping the disastrous JRG scheme’s fee hikes and funding cuts.

“I want to thank the staff, students and their unions who have spoken up and called time on a rotten system, despite the risk of retribution from university management. It is because of their courage that we can hope to finally see some change.

“It is imperative that the Government listen to the damning evidence provided to this inquiry, take seriously the recommendations being made by staff and students, and act with urgency to turn things around.”

Australian Greens Recommendations

Recommendation 1: That the Australian Tertiary Education Commission’s foundational legislation should clearly articulate the public mission and the educational, social, and civic functions of a public university sector.

Recommendation 2: That the establishing acts of universities be amended to clarify that their central purpose is public research and education, not commercial or corporate performance.

Recommendation 3: That the Australian Government immediately reverse the Job-ready Graduates Package fee hikes and funding cuts.

Recommendation 4: That the meetings of all university councils and governing bodies be held in public and be livestreamed online.

Recommendation 5: That all higher education provider governing bodies reflect the community’s diversity including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Racially Marginalised people, LGBTIQA+ people and people with disabilities.

Recommendation 6: That the majority of members on university governing bodies have public administration and higher education expertise.

Recommendation 7: That a minimum membership requirement of at least 50 per cent democratically elected staff and student representatives (including undergraduate and postgraduate students) be set for governing bodies.

Recommendation 8: That, in addition to council minutes, reports produced for council and annual self-performance reviews be published on university websites.

Recommendation 9: That complaints processes be examined and enhanced by working with students, staff and student bodies.

Recommendation 10: That the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency’s Higher Education Standards Framework be amended to include a consultation framework for how universities meaningfully involve, consult and work with students and staff as partners in major change proposals and governance, prior to decisions being made.

Recommendation 11: That to limit the use of consultants and outsourcing at universities, an appropriate Federal government agency develops principles for this purpose that prioritise in-house expertise.

Recommendation 12: That Federal government funding to public universities be increased in order to fully fund universities and make them free, starting by increasing funding to at least the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development average.

Recommendation 13: That universities implement protections for whistleblowers and student activists, including the establishment of a Whistleblower Protection Authority, and protect the right of students and staff to protest on university campuses.

Recommendation 14: Require all public universities to adopt transparent ethical investment and procurement policies, with binding commitments to divest from weapons manufacturers, fossil fuel corporations, and gambling industries.

Recommendation 15: Establish a publicly accessible register of all university partnerships, sponsorships, and funding arrangements with corporations and external entities, including the nature and value of the partnership.

Recommendation 16: Increase PhD stipends to above the minimum wage.