Lights, mitzvahs and a minute’s silence: how Australians will mark the national day of mourning for Bondi victims

Australia will have a national day of mourning on Thursday 22 January for the 15 victims of the Bondi terror attack in December. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty Images

The prime minister has announced Thursday will be a national day of mourning for victims of the Bondi terror attack.

Major buildings will be illuminated in a “symbol of light” and flags will be flown at half-mast, with a minute’s silence to take place in the evening.