The Australian Federal Police have revealed that a specialist surveillance team was disbanded weeks before the Bondi Junction attack, raising concerns about resource allocation. The team, which monitored high-risk individuals, was cut due to budget constraints, according to internal sources.
In the wake of the attack, state and federal governments have pledged to tighten gun laws, but the AFP is urging further measures, including tracking ammunition sales. Officers have spoken out about "chronic and worsening shortages" of staff to monitor potential threats.
The AFP's warnings come as investigations continue into the Bondi attack, which left several people dead. The government has faced criticism over whether enough was done to prevent the incident.
