Suspected Bondi Shooters Acted Solo and Did Not Undergo Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Authorities State.

The two suspected individuals who carried out the fatal attack at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, per national authorities.

Authorities additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Visit

Authorities assert the duo did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary inquiries from local authorities indicate they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The incident—declared Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a terrorist incident.

"We are actively analyzing the material," she said, explaining that preliminary reviews indicate that "these individuals are suspected to have operated independently."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian authorities.

"There is little to no indication to support the idea these accused individuals were part of a broader organization, or were directed by others to perpetrate an incident," the police chief said.

But, the pair were likewise not in the Philippines as tourists, she noted. She underscored that, as the inquiry is still active, fresh information might come to light.

Ideology and Court Charges

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—are accused of having opened fire on guests at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Travel Information

In the days following the attack, immigration officials in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The pair had listed the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. It is noted that, Islamist fighters have reportedly be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.