Sydney Could See Army Patrols After Bondi Attack, Premier Says

Flowers laid near the scene of the mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney.

Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Australia’s most populous state will tighten security across Sydney following a deadly attack at Bondi Beach this month, with authorities leaving open the possibility of military support as the country reassesses its counterterrorism posture.

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said on Sunday that residents should expect to see more police officers carrying long-arm firearms through New Year’s Eve and beyond as officials review security arrangements.