PM says steps taken to remove guns off the streets after Bondi attack | Midday Bulletin 23 December 2025

The New South Wales Premier defends new anti-protest measures after the Bondi shooting; the federal government says reforms are responding to the motive and method of Bondi attackers; the vice-captain of the Australian Women's Cricket Team admits she is going through the toughest period of her career.

The Prime Minister says further steps are being taken to remove guns off the streets after the Bondi attack; new anti-protest measures in New South Wales face a legal challenge; and in cricket, Australia's squad for the Boxing Day Test announced.

New South Wales Parliament debates new laws after the Bondi attack; Denmark's disputes Donald Trump's new special envoy to Greenland; Nick Kyrgios misses out on the first round of wildcards for the Australian Open.

Anthony Albanese says he understands the anger in the community after the Bondi terror attack; New South Wales, Victoria and the federal government outline new hate speech measures; and in the A-League, the Wellington Phoenix are back in finals contention.

Criticism of proposed protest laws following the Bondi attack; the federal government proposes domestic gas reservation policy; and in football, Sam Kerr leads the way as Chelsea triumphs over Liverpool.

Nationwide vigils held for the victims and survivors of the Bondi mass shooting; Nine people killed after gunmen open fire at a bar in South Africa; Mitchell Starc bowls Australia to an Ashes series win.

Anthony Albanese announces a probe into law enforcement and intelligence agencies in wake of Bondi massacre; Another oil tanker has been seized by the US off the coast of Venezuela; And in tennis, Kyrgios given wildcard entry into Brisbane International.

A rabbi says today marks an important moment in the national grieving after the Bondi terror attack; concern over proposed laws targeting protesters following the Bondi shooting; and in boxing, a former heavyweight champion defeats a social media star-turned-fighter.

National memorial events held one week on from the Bondi shooting; further steps taken to advance Ukraine peace talks; and in cricket, Australia close to Ashes victory.

The Prime Minister declares a National Day of Reflection to mark a week since the Bondi massacre; Israel strikes a school in Gaza killing at least five people; And in sport, the Olympic torch returns to Italy.