Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Solo and Received No Training in the Philippines, Investigators Confirm.

The pair of accused attackers responsible for the fatal shooting at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly operated independently, according to national law enforcement.

Investigators also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram, 24, travelled to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Visit

Police indicate the pair did not undergo any form of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine authorities suggest they "mostly stayed in" their hotel.

The incident—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently reviewing the material," the commissioner said, explaining that initial reviews suggest that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been submitted to Australian investigators.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these alleged offenders were part of a larger organization, or were acting on orders from external parties to perpetrate an act of violence," she said.

But, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, she clarified. She emphasized that, since the probe is ongoing, new evidence may surface.

Inspiration and Court Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "motivated by Islamic State" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—are accused of having targeted participants at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These comprise 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is expected to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest southern island. The region is known because, Militant groups have reportedly operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.