NSW Police face scrutiny over patrols of Bondi terror attack event
NSW Police are facing scrutiny over their resource allocation and presence during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah event targeted in a deadly terror attack in December 2025, with a royal commission revealing officers were told not to stay for the entire event despite community concerns. The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion released an interim report detailing security shortcomings and making 14 initial recommendations, including extending standard police procedures from Jewish High Holy Days to other high-risk Jewish events. NSW Police and government leaders have acknowledged the findings, with the premier accepting all state-related recommendations and committing to improving public safety.
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NSW Police under scrutiny over resources allocated to targeted Bondi Beach Hanukkah eventBy Phoebe PinTopic:Royal Commissions2h ago2 hours agoThu 30 Apr 2026 at 6:10amNSW Police are under scrutiny over their response to concerns raised before the Bondi terror attack. (ABC News: Jack Fisher)In short:NSW Police were present at a Hanukkah celebration targeted in a deadly terror attack last year, but officers were told they were not required for the entirety of the event.Details of the police resource allocation on the night of the attack have been revealed by the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.NSW Police said it was reviewing the commission's interim findings.abc.net.au/news/nsw-police-resources-bondi-hannukah-event-scrutiny/106626222Link copiedShareShare articleNSW…
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