Overview
- Premier Chris Minns confirmed officers will carry long‑arm rifles at New Year’s Eve events in Sydney, with a stronger visible presence expected beyond the holiday.
- He said the government is actively considering whether to arm the Community Security Group that protects Jewish sites and would not rule out seeking Defence Force support.
- A leaked November 26 CSG NSW assessment warned the Bondi Hanukkah event was high risk, and multiple reports say requests for a dedicated police detail resulted in only intermittent patrols.
- NSW enacted temporary powers to restrict public assemblies and compel face‑covering removals, while police charged a 20‑year‑old over an online post allegedly calling for a ‘bashing day.’
- Critical incident, criminal and coronial investigations continue into the attack, as Jewish leaders press for a federal royal commission and Victoria Police identify a 47‑year‑old person of interest in a Melbourne car firebombing.