Statement on Anti-Semitic Bondi Terrorist Attack

14 December 2025

Unspeakable hate and evil terror has violated our country in the terrorist massacre that targetted Jewish Australians in Bondi this evening.

Prayers are firstly for the victims and their families tonight. I cannot imagine the horror, shock and devastation they have experienced today.

Also sending love and support to all Jewish Australians who have once again been subjected to the relentless anti-semitism unleashed in Australia since October 7, 2023 and that has remained unchecked, too often leaving our Jewish community feeling isolated and abandoned.

This must drastically change for Jewish Australians to feel they can live safely in our country like any other Australian.

A very special thanks and heartfelt commendation to all those Australians who have responded today with great courage and compassion, especially our brave police, our ambulance officers and paramedics, some of whom are in a serious condition this evening.

Praying that those who are being treated tonight will make a full recovery as well as for all those caring for them. Praying also for Jewish community and religious leaders who will once again have to hold their communities together in the face of this awful hatred.