Accused Bondi Attackers Acted Independently and Did Not Undergo Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators State.

The two suspected gunmen who carried out the deadly incident at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, per Australian law enforcement.

Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the main city Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Trip

Investigators assert the individuals did not partake in any form of terrorist coaching or "planning" during their stay in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine authorities point to they "rarely left" their hotel.

The attack—labeled as Australia's worst firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally classified as a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the material," she stated, noting that initial assessments indicate that "the two men are alleged to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material documenting the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these suspects were members of a wider network, or were instructed by others to carry out an incident," the police chief stated.

But, the pair were also not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett added. She emphasized that, since the inquiry is ongoing, new evidence could surface.

Motivation and Court Charges

Earlier, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it seems both alleged attackers were "influenced by Islamic State" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Hanukkah celebration.

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 carrying out a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the wake following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines reported that the father had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The duo had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large metropolis on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. The region is known because, Islamist groups have reportedly be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.