Overview
- Naveed Akram, 24, made his first public appearance via videolink from Goulburn supermax, speaking only to acknowledge the court.
- He is charged with 59 offences over the 14 December Bondi Beach attack, including 15 counts of murder, 40 counts of wounding with intent to murder and a terrorism offence.
- Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund continued non‑publication orders protecting survivors, which allow those affected to identify themselves if they choose.
- Defence lawyer Ben Archbold said it is too early to indicate a plea and that he is awaiting the prosecution’s brief, describing prison conditions as very onerous.
- Further administrative hearings are scheduled in the coming weeks as investigators finalise the evidence brief, with Akram remaining on remand.