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Bondi Beach ISIS-inspired attack sparks 78 charges.

6/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Police say the Bondi Beach shooting was inspired by Islamic State.
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 78 charges for the December 2025 attack, with no plea entered.
Prosecutors are reviewing 230,000 CCTV images and electronic devices linked to the case.
The massacre prompted sweeping gun law reforms, a hate-speech crackdown, and a royal commission into antisemitism that began hearings in February.

History

Historical Context

On 28 April 1996, Martin Bryant killed 35 people at Port Arthur, Tasmania, prompting the Howard government to enact the National Firearms Agreement, a $1.5 billion buy-back that removed about 650,000 guns. The 2024 Bondi Beach shooting, claimed by Islamic State, has revived calls for similar nationwide reforms, tighter licensing and a royal commission.

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Story summary

Police say the Bondi Beach shooting was inspired by Islamic State.
Naveed Akram, 24, faces 78 charges for the December 2025 attack, with no plea entered.
Prosecutors are reviewing 230,000 CCTV images and electronic devices linked to the case.
The massacre prompted sweeping gun law reforms, a hate-speech crackdown, and a royal commission into antisemitism that began hearings in February.

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