The federal and NSW governments have declared Sunday, December 21, a Day of Reflection to honour the victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack and stand in solidarity with Australia’s Jewish community.
The day will be observed on the final full day of Chanukah, with flags on Australian and NSW government buildings to be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.
Australians are being encouraged to light a candle at 6.47pm, one week after the attack, and observe a minute’s silence.
A National Day of Mourning will also be held in the new year, with the Commonwealth and NSW governments to work with Jewish community leaders on arrangements to allow families time to lay loved ones to rest and support those recovering.
A range of commemorative measures are planned, including buildings lighting up yellow, a beam of light from Bondi Pavilion, and a community memorial event supported by the NSW Government.
Television and radio networks will be asked to pause for a minute’s silence at 6.47pm, while a shareable candle image will be made available on the NSW Government website.
The NSW Government has partnered with Rotary to establish a fundraising appeal, the Unite for Bondi – Bondi Terror Attack Appeal, to support survivors and families.