Sweeping new gun and protest laws came into effect in New South Wales today, with the Premier flagging more reforms in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.
At the federal level, the Prime Minister has again knocked back calls for a royal commission.
He has asked the Governor-General to set up a special honours list for all those who showed bravery at the scene of the tragedy.
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Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister
Mike Pezzullo, former home affairs department secretary
Geoffrey Watson SC, Centre for Public Integrity
Anne Twomey, Professor Emerita, University of Sydney.
Chris Minns, NSW Premier
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NSW Premier Chris Minns speaks as Yasmin Catley, Minister for Police and Counter-Terrorism, looks on, in Sydney on December 24th, 2025.