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Wednesday, 24th December 2025
Special Honours List to recognise bravery after Bondi terrorist attack
Today I have written to the Governor-General to request the creation of a Special Honours List in response to the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025.
What happened at Bondi showed the worst of humanity – hatred, antisemitism and violence. But it also showed the best.
People ran towards danger. They put themselves at risk to help others not because they had to, but because it was the right thing to do.
The proposed Special Honours List would recognise those who are nominated and recommended for bravery or meritorious awards under the Australian Honours and Awards system for their actions during and after the attack.
Special Honours Lists have been used before following major national tragedies, including the Bali bombings and MH17.
If approved, these awards would be announced in 2026.
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Authorised by Anthony Albanese, ALP, Canberra.