Along with an increased local police presence, Minns has previously said he would not rule out requesting support from the army to protect Jewish communities in Sydney. When asked on Tuesday, the premier said he could not be more precise about what support he would want from the defence force, but said the NSW Police would meet with the Commonwealth agencies later in the day to discuss more support.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said defence personnel historically would not be put on the streets for domestic security purposes, but said the Australian Federal Police was providing speciality support to local police, including with surveillance.
The 15 victims of the Bondi massacre will be honoured during the city’s fireworks display with one minute’s silence at 11pm, during which the Harbour Bridge will be bathed in white light and a menorah projected on the pylons.
“I will invite people at home and around the harbour to join with us by shining a torch or a light in solidarity,” Lord Mayor Clover Moore said. “Following the minute silence, a projection of the peace dove and the words Peace and Unity will be shown on the pylons.”
At 9pm in Coogee 15 solitary fireworks will light up the sky before the usual display to remember each individual life lost.
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