"Light will win, a gathering of unity and remembrance" (the theme chosen by the Chabad Community in Bondi).
On Thursday 22 January 2026, a National Day of Mourning will be held to remember and honour the victims of the Bondi Beach Terrorist Attack, along with families, friends and communities who have been impacted by this tragic event. The Australian Government has invited all Australians to join in a minute of silence at 7:01PM AEDT to remember the 15 innocent victims of the Bondi attack on 14 December 2025.
Yesterday, on Tuesday 20 January 2026, Parliament passed new gun control laws which include:
- Enhanced background checks for people with gun licences
- Limiting the importation of guns to Australian citizens
- Increased restrictions on the type of guns which are allowed to be imported
Parliament also passed new hate crime laws including:
- Greater powers for a Minister to cancel or refuse a visa if a person has spread hateful or extremist views
- The ability to designate organisations as “hate groups,” meaning that members and donors can be jailed
Freedman & Gopalan Solicitors joins the nation in mourning the loss of the victims in the attack, and sends our condolences to their family, friends and communities.