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A spokesperson for Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos jnr. says that the south-east Asian nation "strongly rejects" the characterisation of the Philippines as a terrorist hotspot.

Meanwhile in NSW, Premier Chris Minns has said he will call back parliament on December 22 and 23 to rush through urgent laws to keep the community safe over Christmas, including reforms to cap the number of firearms, reclassify certain firearms and reduce magazine capacity for shotguns. #9News

00:00 - Premier's Address: Victims and Tributes Premier Minns opens with an update on the 23 victims still hospitalized and reflects on attending the funeral of Rabbi Eli.

03:30 - Legislative Response: Firearms and Parliament Recall The Premier announces the recall of Parliament for December 22-23 to pass urgent public safety laws, including gun caps and shotgun reclassification.

07:00 - Police Commissioner’s Update Commissioner Mal Lanyon provides a health update on the injured officers and discusses the complexities of the crime scene investigation involving Zaka rites.

12:15 - Q&A: Police Resources and Gun Reform The media session begins. Topics include police access to high-powered firearms, the "genuine reason" of hunting for gun ownership, and the specific details of the proposed legislation.

18:30 - Q&A: Protests and Social Cohesion The Premier takes questions regarding the controversial decision to potentially block protests. He discusses the balance between democratic rights and the risk of violence in the current "combustible" environment.

22:45 - Q&A: Investigation and Radicalization Final questions cover the status of the offender in the hospital, the timeline of the investigation, and the broader issue of radicalization and community harmony.

26:48 - Statement from the Philippines National Security Council A spokesperson for the Philippines government rejects claims that their country is an ISIS training hub, clarifying that the "Bondi Beach" attackers have no evidence of training there.

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