ABC News Daily What ASIO heard about the Bondi shooters years ago
Feb 11, 2026
Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, an investigative reporter for Four Corners, presents findings from a probe into what was known about Naveed and Sajid Akram before the Bondi killings. He outlines ASIO’s 2019–20 assessment, links to an ISIS‑linked cell, a human source who met the pair, firearms and information‑sharing gaps. The piece raises questions about intelligence, credibility and missed warning signs.
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ASIO's 2019 Assessment Stood Firm
- ASIO investigated Naveed Akram in 2019 but concluded he didn't intend to engage in violent extremism at that time.
- Mike Burgess maintains the agency's assessment was correct despite later events.
Agent Marcus Infiltrated ISIS Network
- Marcus, an ASIO human source, infiltrated Sydney's ISIS network and met Naveed when he was 17.
- He grew concerned as Naveed began associating with ISIS supporters and reported this to ASIO.
Father More Radical Than Son, Source Says
- Marcus says he met Sajid Akram and judged the father more extremist than his son.
- Sajid allegedly expressed support for ISIS and considered joining ISIS abroad if action couldn't be taken locally.