Albanese orders review of federal intelligence and policing processes in lead-up to Bondi beach attack

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Tom McIlroy Political editorDecember 21, 2025 at 03:19 AM

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Following the Bondi beach attack, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ordered a review of federal intelligence and policing processes. Former Asio chief Dennis Richardson will lead the review, examining the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Asio. The review aims to determine if these agencies have adequate powers to ensure public safety. This action comes amid increasing calls for a royal commission into a separate incident: the killing of 15 people at a Jewish Hanukah event the previous Sunday. The review will focus on the processes leading up to the Bondi attack to assess the effectiveness of current security measures. The timing of the review is in response to public concern and scrutiny of law enforcement capabilities.

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Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (Asio) ×260% Anthony Albanese 70% Dennis Richardson ×280% Bondi beach attack ×390%

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