Suspected Bondi Attackers Acted Solo and Did Not Undergo Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities Say.

The two alleged gunmen responsible for the deadly incident at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, as stated by Australian authorities.

Authorities further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Training During Stay

Police assert the duo did not undergo any form of terrorist coaching or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from local authorities suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The attack—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"We are actively reviewing the evidence," the commissioner said, adding that initial assessments show that "these individuals are believed to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that CCTV footage tracking the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been provided to domestic authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these alleged offenders were affiliated with a larger network, or were acting on orders from others to execute an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett stated.

But, the duo were also not in the Philippines as tourists, the official added. She underscored that, as the investigation is continuing, additional details could come to light.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it seems both accused attackers were "motivated by Islamic State" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted attendees at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been charged with 59 charges. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April.

Travel Information

In the days following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the father had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The pair had listed the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. Historically, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.