Alleged Bondi Attackers Acted Independently and Received No Instruction in the Philippines, Investigators State.

The two alleged attackers responsible for the fatal attack at a Hanukkah gathering on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, per national police.

Authorities additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the capital Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Stay

Authorities indicate the duo did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine officials point to they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The attack—declared Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially declared a act of terrorism.

"We are currently examining the evidence," the commissioner said, noting that preliminary evaluations show that "these individuals are alleged to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these suspects were part of a wider terrorist cell, or were instructed by external parties to carry out an attack," the police chief stated.

Yet, the pair were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, she added. She emphasized that, given that the investigation is continuing, additional details may emerge.

Ideology and Legal Proceedings

Earlier, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both accused gunmen were "influenced by ISIS" ideology.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—allegedly shot guests at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been charged with 59 offences. These encompass 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Immigration Information

In the days following the attack, border officials in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The pair had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. It is noted that, Militant groups have been known to operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.