Overview
- An ABC-leaked Community Security Group NSW memo dated November 26 flagged the Bondi Hanukkah event as high risk and warned of lone-actor jihadist threats, while police and the minister’s office would not confirm receiving it as three inquiries proceed.
- Under new emergency laws, the police commissioner has barred unauthorised public assemblies across metropolitan Sydney until January 7 and officers can issue move-on directions and require removal of face coverings for identification.
- Police patrolled Cronulla after online calls for a ‘bashing day,’ and 20-year-old Ryder Roy Shaw was charged over an alleged violent post and remains in custody on remand.
- Victoria Police named a 47-year-old as a person of interest in a Melbourne car firebombing of a Hanukkah display and said the investigation continues without charges at this stage.
- Premier Chris Minns said officers will carry longarms for New Year’s Eve, noted discussions about possible military support to protect Jewish institutions, and signalled action against hate preachers while urging the public to return to Bondi.