The two suspected individuals responsible for the lethal attack at a Jewish celebration on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, per national authorities.
Investigators also confirmed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.
Police assert the pair did not receive any form of terrorist training or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Initial inquiries from local authorities indicate they "rarely left" their hotel.
The incident—described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been formally classified as a terrorist incident.
"We are currently analyzing the material," she stated, explaining that preliminary assessments show that "the two men are suspected to have been lone actors."
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian investigators.
"Our investigation shows no evidence to indicate these alleged offenders were affiliated with a wider network, or were directed by others to perpetrate an attack," Commissioner Barrett emphasized.
However, the duo were additionally not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett noted. She stressed that, as the inquiry is ongoing, fresh information may come to light.
Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both accused attackers were "inspired by Islamic State" beliefs.
During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—are accused of having shot guests at the Hanukkah celebration.
Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 charges. These comprise 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is expected to face court in April.
In the wake following the attack, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.
The two had stated the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney.
Davao is a large urban center on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. Historically, Militant militants have reportedly operate in less developed parts of central and south-western Mindanao.
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