ABC News Daily Is Bondi the start of a new era of terror?
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Dec 18, 2025 
Lydia Khalil, an expert in extremism and counter-terrorism at the Lowy Institute, discusses the complex landscape of terrorism in Australia following the Bondi Beach attack. She examines the evolving nature of threats, including jihadist and far-right violence, and highlights the difficulties of detecting family-related radicalization. Khalil evaluates new laws targeting antisemitism and stresses the importance of community cohesion. Her insights reveal the necessity for a proactive approach to national security in an increasingly diverse threat environment.
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Australia's Complex Threat Environment
- Australia faces a diverse, diffuse terrorism landscape that includes jihadist, far-right, nihilistic and conspiracy-driven threats.
- Strong national security agencies and relative social prosperity have helped intercept many plots over 20 years.
Anti‑Semitism Threads Through Extremism
- Anti‑Semitism is a recurring element across violent extremist ideologies from jihadists to neo‑Nazis and conspiratorial movements.
- Addressing anti‑Semitism therefore helps tackle multiple extremist drivers at once.
Rebalance Event Security And Public Resolve
- Reassess security resourcing and threat assessments for large public events, especially where targeted communities gather.
- Maintain public normalcy and avoid giving terrorists the psychological victory they seek.