The families of those killed and injured in the Bondi Beach terror attack are demanding the prime minister urgently establish a national royal commission, saying they need "strong action" and "leadership now" to save many more lives from being lost.

The powerfully worded plea is signed by seventeen families of the Bondi terror victims.

It calls on Anthony Albanese to "immediately establish a Commonwealth Royal Commission into the rapid rise of antisemitism in Australia" in the wake of Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, and to examine "the law enforcement, intelligence, and policy failures" that led to the Bondi Beach massacre.

"We demand answers and solutions," their statement reads.

"We need to know why clear warning signs were ignored, how antisemitic hatred and Islamic extremism were allowed to dangerously grow unchecked, and what changes must be made to protect all Australians going forward.

"As proud Australians and proud Jews, we have endured more than two and a half years of relentless attacks. 

Fifteen were killed in the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on Sunday, December 14, 2025, (ABC News)

"Our children feel unsafe at school and university. Our homes, workplaces, sporting fields, and public spaces no longer feel secure. It is an intolerable situation that no Australian should have to ensure.

"Announcements made so far by the federal government in response to the Bondi massacre are not nearly enough.

"Prime Minister how can you not support a Royal Commission into the deadliest terrorist attack on Australian soil? Royal Commissions have been established for banks and aged care.

"We have lost parents, spouses, children and grandparents.

"You owe us answers. You owe us accountability. And you owe Australians the truth," the statement said.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has so far resisted calls for a national royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. 

He has remained steadfast in his refusal to take the lead by calling a sweeping national inquiry. 

Instead, he has argued that a NSW-based royal commission would be enough and promised that his government would co-operate and provide the Minns government with whatever support was needed. 

He has also set up a federal inquiry into the country's intelligence and security agencies to probe their role in any failings leading up to the Bondi attacks.