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Why weren't the Bondi stabbings declared a terrorist act?

Apr 23, 2024
Guardian Australia political editor Karen Middleton discusses redefining terrorism after Bondi stabbings. Topics include police responses, criteria for terrorism, and the debate on violence against women categorized as terrorism or misogyny-driven terrorism.
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  • Terrorism definitions need revision to include misogyny as a motive for violence.
  • Authorities' responses to attacks reflect societal need for recognizing misogyny as terrorism.

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Two Distinct Responses to Stabbing Incidents in Sydney

Two recent stabbing incidents in Sydney triggered different responses from authorities. While the alleged attack of an Assyrian bishop was swiftly labeled a terrorist act due to religious motivations, the mass stabbing at Bondi Junction, primarily targeting women, was attributed to the mental health of the perpetrator. The contrasting police treatments in these cases sparked debates on the definition of terrorism and when to apply the label, raising questions on the implications of such categorizations.

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