Questions are being asked about how the Melbourne terrorist who killed a receptionist in an apartment block was granted parole.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday repeatedly questioned how Yacqub Khayre, who had a checkered criminal history before the siege in Brighton, was granted parole in November 2016.
On Monday afternoon, Yacqub Khayre shot a man dead at a serviced apartment complex in Brighton, Melbourne, before taking a woman hostage. About two hours later, Khayre exited the building and began shooting at police, who returned the fire and killed him.
Three police officers suffered non-life threatening injuries and the woman, who sustained minor injuries, was rescued.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews defended Victorias parole system, saying it was one of the toughest in the country.
Meanwhile letting IS claim the Brighton attack is counter-productive, Australian National University counter-terrorism expert Clarke Jones warns.
