The Latest Breaking News from Naveed Akram

Bondi gunman family jail visit stopped for fruit knife

The family of Naveed Akram has been stopped from visiting the Bondi Beach gunman in prison after police found "suspected contraband" in their parked car.

AAP · Feb 25

Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killings

A federal inquiry has begun into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival

The Independent UK · Feb 24

As Australia’s prisons evade scrutiny, conditions inside are getting worse

The lawyer for the accused Bondi Beach gunman, Naveed Akram, commented in court that his client was subject to “very onerous conditions” at Goulburn’s supermax prison. Goulburn Correctional Complex, in New South Wales, houses the country’s highest security prison.

The Conversation · Feb 17

Shadow attorney general says it would be unacceptable to ‘effectively knife’ first female Liberal leader – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 10

Bondi shooters went 'dark to stay off the radar': ASIO

ASIO admitted it cannot stop every terrorist or catch every spy but has stood by an early assessment of one of the Bondi shooters that cleared him as a threat.

AAP · Feb 10

ABC airs former Asio agent’s claims that Bondi shooters were radicalised years ago, despite agency’s criticism

Four Corners reported comments by ‘Marcus’ alleging agency was warned Sajid and Naveed Akram supported Islamic State

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10

ABC to air Four Corners episode on Bondi terror attack despite preemptive criticism by Asio

Intelligence agency takes unusual step of publicly releasing statement and says it will ‘reserve our right to take further action’ if the ABC makes false claims

The Guardian - AU · Feb 9

Islamic prayer hall fined for defying shutdown order

A fine has been issued over an unlawful prayer hall linked to a notorious Islamic preacher for allegedly breaching a shutdown order.

AAP · Jan 16

Islamic prayer hall permanently closes after controversial cleric comes under scrutiny following Bondi terror attack

Al Madina Dawah centre in Bankstown announces move on Wednesday after local council issues ‘cease use’ directive on Wisam Haddad

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14

'Hate in hearts': illegal prayer halls hit after Bondi

Extremist preachers using unlicensed premises to radicalise followers could be on the hook for more than $100,000 as local councils are enlisted to combat hate.

AAP · Jan 11