Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach, Sydney, is the location of a recent mass shooting that occurred on December 14, 2025, during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. The attack, carried out by two gunmen, resulted in the deaths of 15 people and is considered the nation's worst mass shooting. This event has triggered significant political and legislative action in Australia. In response to the tragedy, the Australian Parliament has passed sweeping gun law reforms, including a national gun buyback scheme, and stricter hate crime legislation. These bills were debated and passed in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. The government faced some criticism for rushing the legislation. Australia observed a national day of mourning for the victims, with flags flown at half-staff. The politicization of the tragedy has also been noted, with some expressing disappointment at the focus on political responses rather than mourning the victims.