Bondi terror attack updates: Australia marks day of mourning one week on from shooting

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A Royal Commission into the events surrounding the Bondi attacks will complete the “jigsaw” and give Australians the answers they are looking for in the wake of the attacks, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says.

Speaking to Channel 7 Sunrise on Sunday morning, the Premier said an independent inquiry was “absolutely essential” to better understand happened and shape his state governments response going forward.

I’ve got bits and pieces of the jigsaw puzzle. We know parts of why this occurred on Sunday, but until we have the full picture and I can’t explain that to the people of NSW.

The Premier said he could not offer a timeframe for when it will happen as he still had to consult with Jewish community leaders.

Minns added the details of any Royal Commission would need to be worked out in coordination with the federal government to ensure it was given the proper authority.

We need to make sure the terms of reference are tight. And I don’t mind telling you this morning I haven’t drafted them yet, and I’m not going to draft them until I speak to leaders of the Jewish community who’ve been burying their dead this week.

Thirteen people still being treated in hospital

Thirteen people injured during the Bondi attacks remain in hospital where they are undergoing treatment, according to a NSW Health update at 7.30 this morning.

In its latest update, New South Wales health authorities say the patients are receiving care in hospitals across Sydney, with one patient in a critical condition at St Vincent’s hospital.

Three people are in a critical but stable condition at St George and St Vincent’s hospitals.

Another nine people are in a stable condition and receiving treatment at the Prince of Wales, Royal Prince Alfred and Royal North Shore hospitals.

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One week since 15 people were killed in a terror attack at a Hanukah event at Bondi beach, Australians will remember the 15 lives lost in a national day of mourning.

Flags will fly at half-mast and buildings will be lit in yellow as the nation stands in solidarity with the Jewish community on Sunday before a formal, public service for victims and survivors. Lights will beam into the sky above Bondi Pavilion, where thousands of flowers and tributes have been laid since the tragedy.

NSW parliament will sit this coming week to consider legislation in response to the Bondi attack, Chris Minns has said – we’ll bring you all the reactions to his announcement yesterday that the state will move to ban the display of hateful symbols, matching national laws, and give police new powers.

And Anthony Albanese has backed his call for a state-based royal commission – more on that soon too.

I’m Royce Kurmelovs and I’ll be taking the blog through the day.

With that, let’s get started ...