ABC to air Four Corners episode on Bondi terror attack despite Asio claim of ‘significant errors of fact’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Amanda Meade Media correspondentFebruary 9, 2026 at 04:19 AM
ABC to air Four Corners episode on Bondi terror attack despite Asio claim of ‘significant errors of fact’

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An upcoming ABC Four Corners episode, "Path to Terror," will investigate potential intelligence and counter-terrorism failures leading up to the Bondi beach terror attack on December 14th. The episode will examine the radicalization of Sajid and Naveed Akram, the father and son alleged to be responsible for the antisemitic massacre. Despite a preemptive statement from the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) claiming the program contains "significant errors of fact," the ABC intends to air the episode on Monday night. ASIO has publicly released a statement and reserves the right to take further action if the ABC broadcasts false claims. The program aims to explore the events and circumstances surrounding the nation's worst terrorist attack.

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