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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Canberra, January 13 (Xinhua) – January 22 has been declared a day of national mourning for the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack in Sydney. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday.
On January 22, national flags will be flown at half-mast on all Australian government buildings in memory of the victims of the December 14 attack on Bondi Beach during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, said E. Albanese.
According to him, the theme of the memorial event is "Light Will Prevail." It will be dedicated to unity and remembrance.
The prime minister announced Monday that federal parliament would return from summer recess on January 19, two weeks early, to pass laws toughening penalties for hate speech and gun ownership in response.
Fifteen people were killed in the attack by suspected shooters Naveed Akram and his father Sajid Akram, who was shot dead by police.
Authorities said the attack was inspired by Islamic State ideology and charged N. Akram with 15 counts of murder and committing a terrorist act. –0–
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