December 15, 2025
A mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach, Sydney, led to 15 casualties and multiple injuries. The assailants, identified as a father-son duo, reportedly used legally licensed firearms, prompting an immediate national response. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese classified the shooting as a terrorist incident and stated plans to propose stricter national gun laws, including limitations on weapons per license and reviews of existing permits.