6m ago
Two Islamic State flags found in vehicle of alleged shooters
By Olivia Caisley
ABC News can confirm two Islamic State flags were found in a vehicle driven by suspected Bondi shooters Naveed and Sajid Akram with joint counter terrorism investigations now zeroing in on the father-son duo's motivation, as well as if any group or individual drove or directed the attack.
Overnight there was some consideration being given by national security groups as to whether a foreign state actor could have been involved given the
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' involvement in an antisemitic attack in Sydney and Melbourne last year that resulted in the later expulsion of Iran's ambassador from Canberra.
However, that line of inquiry has now been supplanted to probe suspected terrorism links.
It's understood Naveed was born in Australia and had been in ASIO's sights since 2019 for having associates of concern and for displaying some "indications of intent" that needed to be investigated.
National security sources confirmed Naveed's father, Sajid, who died in the attack, came to Australia as a student in the late nineties.
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Two Islamic State flags found in vehicle of alleged shooters
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A recap of the PM's presser
By Courtney Gould
That's all from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for now. Here's a quick recap of what he had to say:
- Tougher gun laws will be on the agenda when state and territory leaders meet with the prime minister this afternoon. He'll be proposing limits on the number of guns that can be used or licenced by individuals and a review of licences over a period of time.
- Albanese labelled the terror attack an "act of pure evil".
- He also urged Australians to join with the Jewish community and light a candle this evening in solidarity.
- Meanwhile, the home affairs minister has flagged the expediting of visas for family members overseas who want to attend the funerals of those who were killed in the terror attack.
- Albanese confirmed gunman Naveed Akram first came to ASIO's attention in October 2019 and was under investigation for a period of six months but there was an assessment he posed no ongoing threat.
By Olivia Caisley
ABC News can confirm two Islamic State flags were found in a vehicle driven by suspected Bondi shooters Naveed and Sajid Akram with joint counter terrorism investigations now zeroing in on the father-son duo's motivation, as well as if any group or individual drove or directed the attack.
Overnight there was some consideration being given by national security groups as to whether a foreign state actor could have been involved given the
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' involvement in an antisemitic attack in Sydney and Melbourne last year that resulted in the later expulsion of Iran's ambassador from Canberra.
However, that line of inquiry has now been supplanted to probe suspected terrorism links.
It's understood Naveed was born in Australia and had been in ASIO's sights since 2019 for having associates of concern and for displaying some "indications of intent" that needed to be investigated.
National security sources confirmed Naveed's father, Sajid, who died in the attack, came to Australia as a student in the late nineties.
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What videos tell us about the final moments of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack
By Shiloh Payne
Video has been verified showing the final horrific moments of the Bondi Beach terror attack, with more than 100 shots fired in the area in just under six minutes.
ABC NEWS Verify's Jonathan Hair and Maryanne Taouk have analysed the video frame-by-frame, and compared it with other verified videos, to give a clearer picture of how the attack unfolded.
Fifteen people were killed, including a 10-year-old girl. One of two alleged gunmen has also died, while a further 42 people were taken to hospital. Follow live.
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