Albanese’s own strength navigating the path ahead will be just as important as the bravery seen at Bondi

The prime minister needs to ask tough questions and stare down opponents to achieve real action in the wake of the terror attack in Sydney

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Visiting Ahmed al-Ahmed’s hospital room on Tuesday, Anthony Albanese appeared humbled. Faced with the unfolding terror of Sunday’s Bondi shooting, Ahmed was heroic, running towards danger and tackling one of the gunmen.

Despite being weak from bullet wounds and facing serious surgery this week, the 44-year-old, Albanese said, was strong. “Your heart is strong,” the prime minister told Ahmed.