Alex Ritson

The attack did show us the worst of humanity, hatred, anti-Semitism, violence.

It also showed us the best of humanity, extraordinary acts of bravery and courage, acts of kindness for fellow Australians.

These special honours lists have been used previously to recognise individuals for other significant events like the Bali bombings and MH17.

And these awards would be announced in 2026.

Police believe the gunmen who carried out the attack were inspired by the Islamic State group.

My colleague Vandana Bhan heard more from the BBC's Phil Mercer in Sydney.

Well, the state government here says these new laws are the toughest gun reforms Australia has ever seen.

There will be a limit on the number of firearms an individual can own.

There'll also be a raft of other restrictions, including far more stringent screening and licensing regulations for firearms owners.

There was also an amendment made that will make it very difficult, if not impossible, for anyone...

who has associations with people suspected of terrorism from ever owning a firearm.

So all of this brought in, of course, after the attacks at Bondi Beach just over a week ago.

The New South Wales state premier is a man called Chris Minns.

He's also brought in these protest laws.

Essentially, they give the police more powers to crack down on protesters and shut them down.

And also they ban any protests in the months after a terrorist incident.

And the state government here has been worried that mass pro-Palestinian rallies may well have fermented anti-Semitism in this country.

So some broad reforms.

being brought in by the New South Wales state government.

But as you say, a broad alliance of activists, political and community groups are mounting or are likely to mount a constitutional challenge, saying that the laws are unfair and undemocratic.