Radio interview - Triple M Sydney

MICK MOLLOY, HOST: On the line right now, Prime Minister, thanks for joining us on the show. We know how busy you will be today. In troubled times like these, we as a nation turn our eyes to our leadership. And can I give you this opportunity to address our listeners, our audience, the people of Sydney and New South Wales. What is it that, what is the messaging? What is it that you would like to say to everyone out there doing it tough today?

Radio interview - ABC Radio National

PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: What began as an ordinary Saturday afternoon for the hundreds of people at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney's eastern suburbs turned into a nightmare survivors will never forget. Just after 3pm, 40 year old Joel Cauchi began a stabbing rampage that left six people dead and another 12 injured before he was shot dead by a senior police officer who was first on the scene. The victims, a security guard, a refugee, a new mother, the daughter of a multi millionaire, are as diverse as Australia itself.

Radio interview - 2DayFM

ED CAVALEE, HOST: Welcome back, Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you, but sorry about the circumstances. It's a very difficult morning for all Australians, but I think particularly for people in Sydney.

DAVE HUGHES, HOST: Where were you when you found out about the incident?

Radio interview - ABC Sydney

SARAH MACDONALD, HOST: The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, is in Canberra and about to fly back to Sydney, his city. Good morning - or good afternoon now - Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon, Sarah.

MACDONALD: Where were you when you heard this news?

Remarks - Canberra

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: The events of yesterday have shocked the nation. Australians are waking up to try to deal with the shock and trauma that will come with what has occurred, with violent actions that are unspeakable and really just beyond comprehension. People going about their Saturday afternoon shopping should be safe, shouldn't be at risk. But tragically, we saw a loss of life, and people will be grieving for loved ones today. We also know there are many people still in hospital dealing with recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Statement - Parliament House, Canberra

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thank you for joining us. For all of us tonight, the devastating scenes at Bondi Junction are beyond words or understanding. Australians will be shocked this evening. This was a horrific act of violence, indiscriminately targeted at innocent people going about an ordinary Saturday, doing their shopping. Tonight, the first thoughts of all Australians are with the victims of these terrible acts and their loved ones. Our nation offers our deepest condolences and sympathies to all those who are grieving for someone they have lost.