Australia’s 2026 federal budget includes about $600 million in funding tied to the December Bondi Beach terror attack and its fallout, with multiple outlets reporting a package of roughly $604 million. The funding is aimed at strengthening security and providing support in response to the attack, which is described as antisemitic and devastating by media coverage.
The Executive Council of Australian Jewry says it has welcomed the commitment but describes it as limited comfort for people who lost loved ones. Reporting across sources indicates the Jewish community receives a major share of the package, including additional money for security and support. One outlet reports the Executive Council is set to receive $124 million for extra security, while another says the community will receive an additional $300 million for security and support.
Sources also note that the budget sets aside money related to a proposed national gun buyback, though the government has not specified the amount and is working to bring state governments on board. Across coverage, charities and other organisations are described as receiving portions of the package.
