Lessons from Bondi: rethinking counter-extremism in Australia

Ali Rizk; Dalbir Ahlawat

Lessons from Bondi: rethinking counter-extremism in Australia

Ali Rizk, Dalbir Ahlawat

School of International Studies

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Abstract

The Bondi massacre highlights ongoing challenges in Australia’s ability to detect and prevent lone-actor extremist violence, particularly when individuals are influenced by ISIS-linked networks and operate under the radar of intelligence agencies.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	Australian Outlook
Publisher	Australian Institute of International Affairs
Publication status	Published - 18 Feb 2026

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Keywords

Bondi Beach
Terrorism
ISIS
Sunni Radicalisation

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Lessons from Bondi: rethinking counter-extremism in Australia

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