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Bondi terror attack: Death toll climbs to 15 plus gunman in wake of 'evil' terror attack on Jewish festival

By Daniela Pizzirani and Tessa Flemming

• Topic:Law, Crime and Justice

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Anthony Albanese says the government will do "whatever is necessary" to stamp out antisemitism following the "evil" terror attack on a Jewish festival at Sydney's Bondi Beach.

Fifteen victims have died, including a 10-year-old girl. One of two alleged gunmen has also died, while a further 38 people are in hospital.

Key takeways from that Albanese and Minns update

By Tessa Flemming

• The 50yo gunman had a firearms licence, with six registered firearms 
• Police are not looking for a third suspect 
• Two NSW police officers are in a critical but stable condition in hospital
• Chris Minns and Anthony Albanese both say they will be looking at gun legislation
• Two "basic" explosive devices were found at the scene 
• Both gunmen were staying at an address in Campsie
• There will be an increased police presence around Jewish places of worship and community 
• Police declined to discuss the ideology of the gunmen at this stage

Key Event

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PM says govt will look at 'whatever is necessary'

By Joshua Boscaini

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs to "stamp out" antisemitism in all its forms.

He says he's already had discussions with Jewish community leaders and the antisemitism envoy.

"We need to wrap our arms around Australians. We stand with them, we stand against antisemitism, we will do whatever is necessary to stamp it out," Albanese says.

"Antisemitism is a scourge. It's been around for a long period of time. We need to do whatever we can to stamp it out," he says.

He says the federal government will look at "whatever is necessary", including any legislative response, following the police investigation.