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Anthony Albanese visits the scene of the Bondi Beach terrorist bloodbath – as he’s criticised for failing Jewish Australians

  • Albanese lays flowers at Bondi Beach Pavilion

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited the site of the Bondi Beach terror attack on Monday, staying just ten minutes before leaving. 

He laid flowers at the scene, where 15 innocent people were killed and 42 remain in hospital, five of whom are in critical condition.

Police revealed on Monday the alleged shooters were a father and son. 

The father died following the attack, while the son is in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Albanese did not address reporters or speak to media during his visit.

The Prime Minister is facing mounting criticism amid claims he has failed to confront the surge in antisemitism across Australia. 

When asked directly on Monday if he had let Jewish Australians down, Albanese rejected the accusation.

‘My government will continue to stand with Jewish Australians and stamp out antisemitism in all its forms. We have taken strong action and will keep working closely with the community,’ he said.

Anthony Albanese (pictured) speaking with police officers during his visit to Bondi Beach

Anthony Albanese (pictured) speaking with police officers during his visit to Bondi Beach

Anthony Albanese (pictured) attended the Bondi Beach terror attack site for 10 minutes

Anthony Albanese (pictured) attended the Bondi Beach terror attack site for 10 minutes

Anthony Albanese (pictured) laid flowers at the Bondi Beach Pavilion near the attack site

Anthony Albanese (pictured) laid flowers at the Bondi Beach Pavilion near the attack site 

Albanese confirmed he had spoken with Jewish leaders, including Australia’s antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal, who was appointed last year to address rising antisemitic sentiment.

However, former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg launched a sharp attack, accusing Albanese of breaking his promise to the Jewish community.

‘The Prime Minister’s pledge after October 7 that he would not let antisemitism “find so much as a foothold here” in Australia has been exposed as a failure. The reality is Australia is no longer safe for Jews,’ Frydenberg said.

More to come.