Police ramp up security after Bondi terror attack

Police on Wednesday morning reiterated that the horror of the Bondi Beach attack on December 14 was at the forefront of preparations.

“The QPS recognises that the recent devastating and distressing events at Bondi continue to have a flow-on effect into every community’s feeling of safety and wanting to be out and celebrate.

“Public safety continues to be the QPS’s highest priority. The service reassures the community that there is no known direct threat to NYE celebrations in Brisbane or across Queensland at this time.”

The state government has promised to crack down on hate speech and gun crime following the Bondi attack.

“We will do everything we can to stamp out hate and antisemitism and make sure the Jewish community, particular in Queensland, feels safe and loved,” Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said on Monday.

Premier David Crisafulli on Tuesday said the government was looking at what NSW has done with banning slogans and symbols.

“[We’re] also working with the federal government in relation to their federal legislation around hate speech.”

He said the LNP had been on the record for a decade calling for action against increasing gun crime, and the government was looking into harsher action against people stealing guns, and considering the introduction of a drive-by shooting offence.

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