Siege inquest turns to national security

The inquest into the Lindt Cafe siege will examine national security issues around the tragedy and gunman Man Haron Monis in November.

The inquest into the Lindt Cafe siege will examine national security issues around the tragedy. (AAP)

The inquest into the Sydney Lindt cafe siege will examine national security issues in secret hearings to be held in November.

After a two-hour opening address by counsel assisting the inquiry, Jeremy Gormly SC, on November 18, evidence will be heard in sessions closed to the media and public.

A final public session of hearings, examining the events of the December 15, 2014 siege itself, will be held in early 2016.