Overview
- Federal parliament returned two weeks early for a minute's silence and condolence speeches, with victims’ families and first responders in the galleries.
- Anthony Albanese pledged support to Jewish Australians and described the massacre as a targeted act of terrorism, while opposition speakers pressed for stronger action on antisemitism and Islamist extremism.
- The government will introduce a standalone gun‑control bill and a separate hate‑crime package after dropping the proposed racial‑vilification provision that lacked parliamentary support.
- A National Day of Mourning on January 22 will carry the theme “Light will win — a gathering of unity and remembrance,” featuring a 7:01pm nationwide silence, candle‑lighting and “mitzvah” acts, flags at half‑mast, and “15 Pillars of Light” installations.
- A Commonwealth royal commission led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell has been established to examine the attack and related issues, with a report due by December 4.