Supporters of further reform point to data showing Australia now has more than 4 million civilian firearms, higher than estimates in 1996, even after decades of strict controls.

She said Mr Piper was taking medication and believed it may have interacted with alcohol consumed the previous evening, and that he should not have driven the following morning.

Petition organiser said the attack had highlighted what he described as an urgent need for stronger leadership and clearer, more accountable policies.

A former Births, Deaths and Registrations clerk, Jone Matawalu, is charged alongside Junaid in connection with the alleged scheme.

Tulsi Gabbard warned that the goal of Islamism was the “Islamisation” of countries around the world, adding that it was “probably too late for Europe — and maybe Australia”.

The court heard that in July 2024, investigators from the Australian Federal Police identified the man’s involvement in a scheme in which he was paid to collect unlawful non-citizens arriving by boat in the Northern Territory.

Naveed Akram has been charged with one count of committing a terrorist act, 15 counts of murder, and 40 counts of causing wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent to murder.

She credits her Indian heritage and upbringing with instilling discipline, respect, and a strong sense of community—values that now guide her public service.

The Executive Order also directs to take action against assets, financial networks and institutions linked to fentanyl production and trafficking, targeting criminal and transnational networks.

Internationally renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik paid tribute to the victims through a large-scale sand installation carrying the message, “Crush Terror for a Safer World.”