Accused Bondi Attackers Acted Independently and Did Not Training in the Philippines, Police Say.

The pair of accused attackers responsible for the fatal shooting at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, according to Australian authorities.

Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Trip

Police indicate the pair did not undergo any type of attack-related training or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from Philippine officials suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The incident—labeled as Australia's most severe mass shooting since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively examining the material," she said, noting that initial evaluations show that "these individuals are believed to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that surveillance material tracking the alleged gunmen's whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic investigators.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to suggest these alleged offenders were members of a larger network, or were directed by external parties to perpetrate an incident," she stated.

But, the pair were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She stressed that, as the probe is ongoing, fresh information could surface.

Ideology and Court Charges

In prior statements, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese said it seems both accused gunmen were "motivated by Islamic State" ideology.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was shot dead by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying firearms—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April.

Immigration Particulars

In the days following the shooting, border authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.

The duo had declared the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. It is noted that, Islamist militants have been known to be active in impoverished parts of central and south-western Mindanao.