Minns government ‘actively’ considering if Jewish security group should be armed after Bondi attack

NSW premier also announces police will carry long-arm rifles at major New Year’s Eve event in Sydney

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Chris Minns has said his government is “actively” considering whether a Jewish security group should be armed in the wake of the Bondi terror attack, as he confirms police will carry long-arm rifles for the first time at Sydney’s major New Year’s Eve event.

The New South Wales premier said he was considering the extraordinary step of arming the Community Security Group (CSG) after fielding questions about reports police had failed to heed a warning from the group about the event posing a high security risk, and the need for a greater police presence.