Joint Message from the NSW Faith Affairs Council and the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board Tragic shooting in Bondi
Sunday 14 December 2025
The NSW Faith Affairs Council and the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board extend our deepest sympathies to the victims of the tragic shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December 2025.
Our prayers and thoughts are with the victims, their families and everyone impacted by this unspeakable act of violence targeting our Australian Jewish community.
We extend our sympathies to the Jewish community, who will be deeply impacted by this terrorist incident, at a time of year when they should be coming together to celebrate the start of Chanukah with family and friends.
In the face of this tragedy, we call on the people of New South Wales to remain steadfast in our commitment to peace, humanity and to each other as Australians.
We will not let hatred and violence divide us. Across all our cultures and faiths, we will stand united in sympathy, compassion and solidarity.
The Right Reverend Dr Michael Stead
Chair, NSW Faith Affairs Council
Simon Chan AM
Chair, Multicultural NSW Advisory Board
Joseph La Posta
CEO, Multicultural NSW
Statement
The scenes we have seen tonight at Bondi are truly horrific. What is clear is that the Chanukah Festival and our Jewish community was targeted.
This is a despicable and cowardly act that has no place in our country. It is an attack on the very fabric of our nation.
My heart goes out to the victims and their families, and I want to express my deepest sympathies and condolences.
I would also like to sincerely thank our first responders and brave members of the public who assisted the innocent victims of today’s attack, and showed the very best of our nation.
Police are beginning their investigation and tonight’s attack will be met with a widespread law enforcement response. Hate, violence and antisemitism have no place in our nation.