Overview
- Relatives of victims say they have had no contact from Anthony Albanese and are renewing demands for a federal royal commission.
- The Rabbinical Association of Australasia urged the prime minister in an open letter to establish an independent inquiry, arguing internal reviews lack public confidence.
- Foreign Minister Penny Wong expressed sorrow to the Jewish community and said she supports stronger visa cancellation and refusal powers announced by Home Affairs.
- Victoria Police released an image of 47-year-old John Argento, also known as John Seckold, as a person of interest in the Christmas Day firebombing of a rabbi’s car in Melbourne.
- The government continues to reject a royal commission and plans to recall parliament early to advance legislative changes responding to the attack.