Alleged Bondi Shooters Acted Independently and Received No Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators State.

The pair of accused individuals responsible for the deadly attack at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, per Australian authorities.

Authorities 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 capital Manila before traveling onward on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Stay

Investigators have stated the pair did not partake in any type of attack-related instruction or "planning" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial inquiries from local officials point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

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

"We are actively reviewing the footage," she stated, explaining that early reviews show that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage tracking the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"There is no evidence to indicate these accused individuals were members of a larger terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from others to carry out an attack," she said.

However, the pair were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, the official added. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information may come to light.

Motivation and Court Proceedings

Earlier, the nation's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it looks as though both alleged attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" ideology.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was shot dead by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted guests at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the shooting, has been charged with 59 offences. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of carrying out a terrorist act. He is expected to appear in court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the days following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines reported that the older suspect had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an Australian passport.

The pair had stated the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their booked journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist fighters have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.