More than 140,000 Australians have now signed an online petition calling on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to resign in the wake of Sunday’s deadly terrorist attack at Bondi Beach.
The Change.org petition was launched after the attack in which at least 15 people were killed and dozens more injured, with authorities describing the violence as a targeted assault on Sydney’s Jewish community.
Supporters of the petition argue the tragedy has intensified public concern about national leadership and community safety.
The petition accuses the Prime Minister of failing to address gun violence effectively. It claims the government is increasingly out of step with community views on immigration, citing polling that suggests significant public opposition to current migration levels.
“In light of recent tragic events at Bondi Beach and pressing national concerns, it is time to address the leadership of our country,” the petition states, adding that many Australians believe the promise of a safer and more prosperous future made when Mr Albanese took office has not been delivered.
Petition organiser Tyler Evans said the attack had highlighted what he described as an urgent need for stronger leadership and clearer, more accountable policies. He called for decisive action on public safety and immigration, guided by transparent public consultation and rigorous debate.
The growing public backlash has been echoed by prominent commentators and political figures. Former Sydney radio host Ray Hadley accused the Prime Minister of a weak response to the tragedy, saying he should step aside from office.
Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg also delivered a blistering speech at the site of the attack, telling Mr Albanese that he and his government had failed the community and urging him to either fulfil the responsibilities of leadership or hand the role to someone else.
While the petition carries no legal weight, its rapid growth to more than 90,000 signatures underscores the depth of public anger and grief following the Bondi attack, increasing political pressure on the Prime Minister as the nation continues to confront the fallout from one of Australia’s deadliest terrorist incidents.
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