Martin Place siege recommendations

An inquiry into the lead-up to the Martin Place siege has found authorities did their job reasonably, but a tougher approach is now needed.

Police storm the Lindt chocolate cafe in Martin Place

Police say they're disappointed by comments that they could've acted faster during the Sydney siege. (AAP)

MARTIN PLACE SIEGE REPORT KEY RECOMMENDATIONS:

* Bail should consider the accused person's links with terrorist organisations or violent extremism

* Immigration should improve verification of supporting documents and information provided by visa applicats

* Before granting citizenship, Immigration should better assess the risk posed by individuals

* Policy and legislative changes should be made to support decisions to grant or revoke visas and citizenship

* A Countering Violent Extremism referral program should be fast-tracked by June 30 in order to divert people before they become a threat to national security

* Prioritise bringing the National Firearms Interface into operation by the end of 2015 to track the life of each firearm from 'cradle to grave'

* Create of a memorandum of understanding to review bail decisions by the NSW Police and DPP

* Journalists should be offered access to government training exercises to improve co-operation before any future terrorism incidents


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