PM says ‘we grieve for the light and laughter so many have lost’ – as it happened

This blog is now closedFull report: Naveed Akram charged with 59 offences after 15 people killed at Hanukah celebrationThe quiet bricklayer, his father and a leave of absence: the duo accused of killing 15 people in BondiTreasurer Jim Chalmers has just been on RN, where he has said the government is “focused” on combating antisemitism and gun control issues.He said:We’re focused on both of those things simultaneously, countering these horrifying and evil acts of antisemitism at the same time as we tighten our gun laws.And frankly, in relation to Mr Howard, I don’t know why in the wake of a mass shooting, some politicians, some current and some former, are trying to diminish our efforts to tighten our gun laws. John Howard, of all people, should understand how important this is.We’ve seen elements of it rear its head, albeit in isolated circumstances. It just invites a sincere and genuine redoubling of