SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: A general view of Bondi Beach at dawn as early light breaks on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Life slowly returned to normal at Bondi Beach, with people from all walks of life still paying respects and tributes as raw grief and funerals gave way to quiet commemorations. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two attackers opened fire near a Hanukkah celebration at the world-famous B
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At precisely 6:47 PM AEDT, exactly a week after the tragic incident, Australians nationwide, including those at Bondi, are encouraged to light a candle and take part in a minute of silence.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: A general view of Bondi Beach at dawn as early light breaks on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Life slowly returned to normal at Bondi Beach, with people from all walks of life still paying respects and tributes as raw grief and funerals gave way to quiet commemorations. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two attackers opened fire near a Hanukkah celebration at the world-famous B
Bondi Beach at dawn as early light breaks on December 21, one week since the mas shooting. (Getty)

Television and radio broadcasters are also being asked to join in this solemn moment of remembrance.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated, “This is sixty seconds taken from our everyday hustle, dedicated to the 15 Australians who should still be with us.”

“It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and reaffirm that hatred and violence will never define us as a nation,” he added.

In a gesture of respect and collective mourning, flags on all New South Wales and Australian government buildings will be lowered to half-mast.

Bondi will honor the victims with a special tribute. A beam of light will be projected into the sky from Bondi Pavilion, symbolizing the community’s reflection and remembrance of those lost.

The NSW government said it will support Jewish leaders to deliver a community memorial event today too.

Thousands of people are expected to keep vigil at Bondi today, including the prime minister.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 21: General view of the memorial at Bondi Pavilion on December 21, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Life slowly returned to normal at Bondi Beach, with people from all walks of life still paying respects and tributes as raw grief and funerals gave way to quiet commemorations. Police say at least 16 people, including one suspected gunman, were killed and more than 40 others injured when two attackers opened fire near a Hanukkah celebration at the world-famous Bondi Beach, i
General view of the memorial at Bondi Pavilion. (Getty)

There will also be a strong police presence at the beach to keep mourners safe.

“The National Day of Reflection will be observed on the final day of Chanukah, a time traditionally associated with light, faith and resilience, making the loss felt by the Jewish community even more profound,” Albanese said.

“The Commonwealth and state government will also work closely with the Jewish community on arrangements for a National Day of Mourning to be held in the New Year.

“This will allow families the time and space to lay their loved ones to rest and to support those still recovering.”

There will be multiple community vigils held across the country at 6.47pm today, including a candle-lighting ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra.

If you have been impacted by the terror attack in Bondi, there is support available.

To contact Lifeline Australia, call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14.

For people under 25 years old, you can contact Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800.

Both of these are available on a 24/7 basis.

If you wish to donate blood, you can find your nearest donor centre here.
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