Bondi gunman remained on counter-terror radar in 2022
New documents indicate that Bondi gunman Naveed Akram was still on the radar of ASIO and police in 2022. Despite being known to authorities, he was able to travel abroad, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current counter-terrorism measures. The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Akram's case.
- ▪Naveed Akram was on the counterterrorism radar as recently as 2022, according to ASIO documents.
- ▪He was subject to 'residual risk processes' in New South Wales three years before the Bondi attack.
- ▪Authorities had previously assessed Akram in 2019 but determined he did not pose a threat at that time.
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New documents reveal Bondi gunman Naveed Akram remained on ASIO and police radar in 2022By acting defence and national security correspondent Tom Lowrey and Sean Rubinsztien-Dunlop of ABC InvestigationsTopic:Royal CommissionsTue 26 May 2026 at 5:56pmTue 26 May 2026 at 5:56pmTue 26 May 2026 at 5:56pmNaveed Akram and his father were able to travel to Uzbekistan around 2022, despite being known to ASIO.In short: Bondi gunman Naveed Akram was on the counterterrorism radar in 2022, new documents reveal.In its submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, ASIO reveals he was being managed as a "residual risk" during that time.What's next: The royal commission has already heard evidence from ASIO boss Mike Burgess, but is expected to hear further evidence in…
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