Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996 at Bondi Beach Hanukkah event
Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, killed 15 people at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach in what is described as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996.
Authorities say the attackers acted alone without connections to a broader terrorist cell, and there is no evidence that others directed them.
The Akrams travelled to the Philippines on 1 November, arriving in Manila and transiting to Davao City before returning to Sydney on 29 November. Investigations indicate they did not undergo any training or logistical preparation during their visit and rarely left their hotel.
CCTV footage from the Philippines has been handed to Australian authorities, with initial assessments supporting that the suspects acted alone.
Philippines immigration officials confirmed Sajid used an Indian passport and Naveed used an Australian passport. Their itinerary included Davao as the final destination and a return flight to Sydney. Davao is in Mindanao, a region associated with Islamist militants.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated the attackers appeared motivated by Islamic State ideology.
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. Sajid Akram was killed during the attack. Naveed is scheduled to appear in court in April.
