“They’ve made their decision, I’ve made our decision – we’re going ahead with the royal commission in NSW,” he said.
About 3000 police officers will be deployed around Sydney, including support from police vessels in Sydney Harbour and Pol Air from the sky.
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Crowd control operations were already under way by 10am, with some harbour viewing points already reaching 50 per cent capacity. Fireworks will be launched from Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, six buildings in the CBD and along barges stretching for seven kilometres across the harbour.
After the 9pm family fireworks, one minute of silence will be held, marked with the sound of three bells at the beginning and end. A menorah will be projected on the bridge pylons, along with a dove and the words unity and peace.
“Given that we’re still reeling from the recent tragic events at Bondi, New Year’s Eve provides an opportunity to gather as a community, to pause and reflect and to look with hope to a safer and more peaceful 2026,” Moore said.
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