Australians will be in shock this evening at the tragic and terrifying events which have taken place at Westfield Bondi Junction. We grieve for the five people who have been killed. We pray for those who have been rushed to hospital with injuries. We are thinking of all those families whose loved ones have been caught up in this attack. In the horror of this afternoon, there was also heroism. We thank the police officers and first responders who acted so quickly, put themselves in harm’s way, and saved others. In particular, the bravery of one female officer who neutralised the assailant. We thank the brave shop keepers and staff who helped shoppers shelter amidst the chaos. We thank everyday Australians who helped each other get to safety and those who provided comfort to others in distress.