Australia's Prime Minister described the Sydney mall attack as a 'horrific act of violence indiscriminately targeting innocent people going about an ordinary Saturday.' The Prime Minister commended the officer who confronted the offender and apprehended him, stating that she is a hero and undoubtedly saved lives through her actions.
At this time, the Prime Minister could not confirm the attacker's motive and emphasized that speculation would not be helpful. The Australian Federal Police Commissioner mentioned that the Australian Federal Police and Australian Security Intelligence Organization are actively working on the investigation to determine the motive behind the attack.
