Alleged Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Independently and Did Not Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police State.

The pair of accused individuals who carried out the lethal shooting at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, per national police.

Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The duo flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Training During Visit

Investigators assert the duo did not receive any type of terrorist training or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Early findings from local authorities indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"We are currently reviewing the evidence," she stated, noting that initial assessments indicate that "the alleged offenders are believed to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to indicate these alleged offenders were members of a larger terrorist cell, or were instructed by external parties to execute an act of violence," she emphasized.

Yet, the duo were also not in the Philippines as tourists, she added. She underscored that, given that the investigation is ongoing, fresh information may come to light.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it seems both alleged gunmen were "inspired by Islamic State" beliefs.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with rifles—are accused of having targeted participants at the Jewish festival event.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is due to face court in April.

Travel Information

In the days following the attack, border officials in the Philippines indicated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The two had stated the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a sprawling city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. The region is known because, Militant militants have been known to operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.