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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Bondi Junction stabbing: Pakistani security guard injured in Westfield attack to be offered residency

A view of a police car outside Westfield Bondi Junction as the mall remains under lockdown following Saturday’s stabbings in Sydney.
Australia is considering offering residency to security guard Muhammad Taha for his actions at Westfield Bondi Junction on Saturday. Photograph: Reuters

A Pakistani security guard stabbed in the Bondi Junction attack will be offered permanent residency or citizenship, after Australia made a similar offer to a French citizen, Anthony Albanese said.

On Thursday the prime minister said all those who showed bravery during the Westfield Bondi Junction attack on Saturday were a “light in amongst the darkness” and deserved Australia’s gratitude.

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