Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Independently and Did Not Training in the Philippines, Authorities State.

The two alleged gunmen who carried out the deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have been lone actors, according to national law enforcement.

Authorities also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Visit

Authorities have stated the duo did not partake in any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine officials point to they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The incident—described as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the evidence," she said, noting that preliminary assessments indicate that "these individuals are alleged to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these alleged offenders were affiliated with a wider network, or were directed by overseas entities to carry out an incident," the police chief stated.

However, the duo were likewise not in the Philippines for tourism, she clarified. She emphasized that, since the probe is continuing, fresh information may surface.

Ideology and Court Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese remarked it looks as though both accused gunmen were "influenced by Islamic State" beliefs.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted attendees at the Hanukkah event.

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

Immigration Information

In the wake following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines indicated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The two had declared the metropolis of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large metropolis on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Islamist groups have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.