The alleged perpetrators of the Bondi Beach terror attack likely "acted alone" and there is no evidence to suggest they were part of a broader terrorist cell, federal police have said.
Father and son Sajid, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, allegedly killed 15 people in a terror attack on the iconic Sydney beach on 14 December, targeting a Jewish Hanukkah festival gathering.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner Krissy Barrett confirmed on Tuesday that the pair travelled from Sydney to the Philippines on 1 November for a month-long trip, arriving in Manila before travelling to Davao City.
According to information provided by the Philippine National Police, the pair "rarely left their hotel", she told reporters in Canberra.
"There is no evidence to suggest they received training or underwent logistical preparation for their alleged attack," Barrett said.
She said CCTV footage capturing their stay in the Philippines was being reviewed by the AFP.
Australian Federal Police commissioner Krissy Barrett said the alleged perpetrators of the Bondi Beach terror attack likely "acted alone". Source: AAP / Hilary Wardhaugh
"There is no evidence to suggest these alleged offenders were part of a broader terrorist cell, or were directed by others to carry out an attack.
"However, I want to be clear, I am not suggesting that they were there for tourism."
The older Akram, Sajid, was killed during a shootout with police on 14 December. His son Naveed was hospitalised and has since been charged with dozens of offences, including 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act.
In response to the alleged attack, NSW will launch a state-based royal commission, while the Albanese government has announced an independent review into federal intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected calls to launch a federal royal commission into the attack.
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