The NSW government has announced that there will be new legislation surrounding hate speech and symbols rolled out across the state on Monday in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

NSW Premier Chris Minns has announced the state government will be cracking down on what is deemed hate speech.

"There is no place in New South Wales for slogans or symbols that incite hatred, glorify violence or intimidate communities," Minns said.

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"These laws send a clear message that hateful conduct will not be tolerated.

"These changes, alongside tougher gun laws and temporary restrictions on public assemblies following a terrorist incident, are about protecting the community, and allowing NSW Police to focus on preventing harm."

The chant "globalise the intifada" will also be banned, with the Minns saying "it encourages violence in our community".

"Things have changed since Sunday. We don't live in that world anymore. This is the truth, everything needs to be examined."

The Premier also called for a Royal Commission, saying we don't yet have the full picture of Sunday's mass shooting.

"Right now, we've got bits and pieces of the jigsaw puzzle here, but we don't have the full picture," he said.

"Until we've got a full and accurate picture of exactly how this happened, with a plan to ensure that it doesn't happen again, then I don't have answers to the people of New South Wales about what happened on Sunday."

Attorney General Michael Daley will consult the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety to potentially include any additional statements in the state's new hate speech laws.

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"We must tackle this scourge in all its forms, including inflammatory and divisive symbols and slogans which cause real fear to vulnerable communities," he said.

"This Government is determined to do whatever is necessary to ensure community safety and cohesion after the horrific events at Bondi."

The laws will be introduced when parliament returns in the new year.

Additionally, new legislation is set to be rolled out on Monday, making it an offence under NSW law to publicly display terrorist symbols such as ISIS or Hamas flags without a plausible reason.

Reasonable excuses include an academic purpose or another purpose within the public interest.

The maximum penalty for the offence carries a two-year prison sentence or a $22,000 fine, and up to $110,000 for organisations.

Police will also be given greater powers to remove the face coverings of people at public assemblies.

"Police need to be in a position where if they suspect a crime is being committed, they can launch effective action," Minns said.

"We've seen in the past that hateful, racist speech has been set in our community.

"It's a difficult job for the police, and we need to make sure they've got the tools to take that action."

AFP says preachers 'hired lawyers', searched more places

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett says search warrants have been used as recently as yesterday as the investigation continues into the attack.

"The location of the search warrants will not be made public but let me reassure Australians that we are leaving no stone unturned in Australia and overseas in this investigation," Barrett said.

Barrett said this week hate preachers are being investigated, with the new laws now announced by Minns.

"It is clear some of these preachers have hired lawyers to ensure they do not reach the threshold to be charged for hate speech and other crimes.

"It is clear some of these preachers know exactly what they are doing – and are clearly trying to cause fear and division.

"The announcement this week to lower the threshold for hate speech will give the AFP greater scope to deter and charge individuals who are injecting and directing poisonous language towards the Jewish community."

Hospitals continue to care for 14 injured patients

Fourteen people who were injured in the Bondi Beach shooting remain in hospitals across Sydney NSW Health says.

• One patient is in a critical but stable condition and one patient is in a stable condition at St George Hospital.
• Three patients are in a critical but stable condition and one patient is stable at St Vincent's Hospital.
• Five patients are stable at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
• Two patients are in a stable condition at Royal North Shore Hospital.

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Hundreds of lifesavers have united on the shore of Bondi Beach for a moment of silence, honouring the victims of Sunday's terror attack.

The three-minute silence was organised by Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club and North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club.

"We stand shoulder to shoulder to show we are a united group of surf lifesavers and lifeguards across the country," Surf Life Saving Australia said in a statement.

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"We encourage you to do this as a show of support for fellow lifesavers and recognition of the tragedy that has unfolded at Bondi while also reflecting on our respect and compassion for the Jewish community targeted by this attack."

"We ask that there are no speeches, just silence, as we pay respects to those who lost their lives, those who risked their lives, those who worked so hard to save lives, and all of us who will never forget."

Life savers were encouraged to wear patrol uniforms and stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a line along the shore, facing the sea.

The moment of silence comes on the eve of tomorrow's National Day of Reflectio announced by the Prime Minister yesterday.

Meanwhile the federal government announced $200,000 extra money for the Bondi and North Bondi Lifesaving Clubs.

The cash will help the clubs get back to normality and replenish equipment, including first-aid supplies. 

"There were so many heroes at Bondi at the weekend during the deadly terrorist attack," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

"This includes our lifesavers, who ran towards danger to look after their fellow Australians.

"We are proud to be a government that supports those in red and yellow as they prepare for the busiest time of the year.

"The Albanese Government stands alongside Surf Life Saving Australia, our lifesavers and all Australians right here at Bondi."

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A regional Queensland community is calling for a lifeline with its only childcare centre set to close at the end of the year.

Young families in Quilpie are calling for an experienced operator to step in to prevent essential workers from leaving the region after the centre abruptly decided to close its doors on December 31.

The regional town, located 1000 kilometres west of Brisbane, has a population just shy of 1000 people.

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Mother-of-four and the local hospital's director of nursing Jenna Nunn is among those who are stranded with no daycare options.

"I've got a one-year-old, so I'm returning to work in January," Nunn said.

"It is so heartbreaking, it is just mind boggling that they've pulled out, what do we do now?"

Council and the community were caught off guard when privately-owned operator Mulga Mates only notified them this month. 

"They were just highlighting that they were having staff retention issues," Quilpie Shire Council mayor Ben Hall said.

"It isn't a council-run facility, so we are at arm's length from it, so it came as a surprise to us."

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The announcement has sparked fears the closure could trigger an exodus of essential workers from the regional town, a situation which Nunn said would be "catastrophic".

"I was talking to one mum the other day, had to go back to work for three months and now she's had to stop working because there's no daycare options," she said.

Hall estimates that 42 per cent of the community's workforce is made up of working women.

"If we take 42 per cent of those people out of our workforce, it's going to be devastating," he said.

Mums in the community want a city lifeline if a new provider can't be sourced.

The Department of Education will explore introducing a state-delivered kindergarten program.

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The process to find a new childcare provider to take over the existing licence is underway.

"There have been a few providers contacted, to date we have no takers," Hall said.

"We anticipate this may take upwards of 90 days to actually get resolved."

The small community is now sending out an urgent SOS.

"I'm begging someone to please come forward and help us out," Nunn said.

"Please reach out to the council, we will roll out the red carpet to help in any way we can," Hall said.

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Ohaupo Road is closed between Normandy Ave and Urlich Ave this evening.

Haunting new photos have revealed moments of laughter and joy before the horror unfolded at Bondi Beach.

Amir Glazer, a photographer at Sunday's event, has shared the images with the families' permission so the victims are never forgotten.

Among Glazer's photos is an image of a happy and carefree 10-year-old Matilda playing with her little sister moments before the shooting.

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"She's just an innocent girl that has nothing to do with all this evil in the world," Glazer said.

"All she wanted to do was have fun with her family, friends and little sister.

"She just died for no reason."

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Glazer was at the event with his colleague and friend, retired police officer Peter Meagher, before he was fatally shot.

"He came every time to the events and was so happy to meet the people and capture their amazing moments and turn it into a memory they will carry forever," Glazer said.

One female officer who was falsely represented online as having surrendered during the gunfire instead ran towards it after she heard her colleague constable Scott Dyson had been shot.

Her car hit with four bullets as she narrowly escaped multiple shots with one bullet bursting her ear drum and one hitting her body armour.

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Fourteen people remain in hospital, including four in a critical but stable condition. 

Many of those who remain in hospital are surrounded by family, some of whom have rushed to Australia from overseas. 

Today is Shabbat, which is a day of rest in Jewish faith.

The hope is that those fighting for their life are drawing strength from their loved ones.

For those who have lost, it is a time to remember and cherish what are now lasting memories.

Matilda's cousin Russell Tevelson shared what he would never forget about the 10-year-old.

"Whenever she would hug you, she would hug the back of your neck really, really tight," Tevelson said.

"She would laugh at times you shouldn't be laughing or smile when there's nothing really worth smiling about."

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A witness said the injured man had wounds to his arm and neck.

An Education Review Office audit found the school failed student safety standards.

‘The attack on the victim was serious and potentially life-threatening.’