Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially announced a major review into the country's federal law enforcement and national intelligence agencies after last week’s Bondi Beach attack.
Following the tragic incident, a day of remembrance is being held this Sunday to mourn the 15 people killed after two gunmen opened fire at a festival taking place at the Sydney beach.
The prime motive behind this strategic appraisal is to ensure authorities are better equipped to prevent and respond to such tragedies.
Albanese said, “The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet will examine whether federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies have the right powers, structures, processes and sharing arrangements to keep Australians safe in the wake of Bondi Beach attack."
The country has witnessed its deadliest mass shootings in almost three decades.
In response, the government has announced comprehensive plans to tighten gun controls.
According to the BBC, Bondi is hosting a memorial service today as part of a national day of reflection, marking one week since the tragedy.
Australians remain in a state of shock and disbelief that such a tragedy could have occurred.
According to the North Bondi’s Surf Life Saving president Steve Larnach, rescue workers were among the first on the scene of the shooting last week providing life-saving first aid to the victims.
Some towers of strength have been hailed as heroes, including one who was photographed racing from a neighbouring beach with a red first aid kit slung over his shoulder.
Moreover, Geraldine Nordfelt, who brought her daughter to nippers said: “It was really important to return to whatever this new normal is as soon as we could.’’
“You have to return, you can't stay away, you can’t let fear win."
The recent move framed the intelligence review not just as a responsive action but a defining moment for national security in a rapidly changing security environment.
