Bondi Beach Massacre: NSW Treasurer Unveils $4.5 Million Lifeline for Grieving Families and Community as Funerals Begin
- Families of 15 innocent victims killed in Sunday’s horror attack to receive vital financial support from state government
- Package includes $1 million for public donations appeal, $1 million for families of deceased, and $1.5 million for community security
- Major reforms on firearm ownership to be debated in state parliament on Monday, with national approach urged by PM Albanese
In a major boost for the grieving community, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is set to announce a comprehensive financial support package worth $4.5 million for victims of the devastating Bondi Beach mass shooting.
As families begin the heartbreaking process of laying their loved ones to rest, the state government has pledged to cover the cost of funeral services for the 15 innocent people killed in the attack.
The package, unveiled exclusively by 7NEWS, includes a $1 million contribution to a public donations appeal launched through Rotary, as well as $1 million to support the families of victims through Jewish House.
Local Jewish organisations will also receive $1 million to provide mental health triage, while a grant program delivered in partnership with Multicultural NSW, the Jewish Board of Deputies, and Waverley Council will receive $1 million.
In a bid to keep the community safe, community groups providing increased private security will receive $1.5 million.
The support package is just the first of many expected major steps to be taken by state and federal governments in the wake of the tragic attack, with urgent reforms on firearm ownership set to be debated in state parliament on Monday.
“It means introducing a bill to parliament to, to be really blunt, make it more difficult to get these horrifying weapons that have no practical use in our community,” said NSW Premier Chris Minns on Monday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has also urged national reform regarding guns, stating, “The system is only as strong as its weakest link. Common sense tells you that we need a national approach.”
In a further development, Albanese has announced that Commonwealth disaster recovery payments will be triggered for victims of the attack, marking the first time such payments will be made in relation to a terrorist attack in Australia.