The Shree Baba Ragho Dass Vishnu Temple on Koroi Road in Sawani was the target of the attack shortly after the temple’s weekly Ramayan recital had concluded.
Reynolds said the decision vindicated her, arguing the case was about false allegations of a political cover-up rather than the sexual-assault allegation itself.
Amit Sharma was sentenced to 14 months’ imprisonment, to be served under an Intensive Corrections Order, alongside 90 hours of community service and a $1,850 fine.
The inquiry, set up by Lowe before Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced a government-backed investigation in June, has drawn on testimonies from survivors, families, and whistleblowers.
Victoria Police confirmed that a 59-year-old detective and a 35-year-old senior constable were killed, while another detective was shot in the lower body and remains in hospital with serious injuries.
ASIO had gathered credible evidence that the Iranian government directed the October 2024 attack on Lewis’ Continental Kitchen in Sydney and the December firebombing of the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne.
Education Minister Jason Clare and Skills and Training Minister Andrew Giles announced the appointment, highlighting Prof. Glover’s extensive experience across higher education and workforce policy.
Authorities allege the woman travelled to Syria between 2013 and 2014 with others, including a man, to join ISIS. The man is believed to now be incarcerated in a Middle Eastern prison.