The Bondi Beach gunman, Sajid Akram, was granted a firearms licence in 2023 despite previous investigations into his family by national security agencies. Akram and his son Naveed allegedly killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration, using legally owned firearms. Authorities confirmed the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology, with evidence including homemade flags and explosive devices found in their vehicle. The pair had recently traveled to the Philippines for suspected military-style training, and the incident has sparked calls for urgent reforms to firearm laws and increased security around Jewish communities.