Sydney deploys armed police patrols in Australian first after Bondi attack

New South Wales police have established the Armed Response Command, a unit equipped with military assault rifles, to conduct high-visibility patrols in Sydney's crowded spaces, marking an Australian first. This follows a December attack on a Jewish celebration at Bondi Beach that killed 15 people. The measure signals a shift in domestic security posture, potentially setting a precedent for other Australian states.

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