On Monday, Russia’s Novosti agency reported that more than 300,000 people had signed an online petition demanding the resignation of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in Sydney.
The petition follows the deadly assault on Bondi Beach in Sydney, which left 16 people dead.
According to the agency, the campaign—hosted on the platform Change.org—also calls for a comprehensive review of the country’s immigration policy. It highlights growing public discontent over what is described as mass immigration, with polls showing widespread opposition among Australians.
The report noted that Albanese faced a wave of public anger during his visit on December 21 to a memorial ceremony for the victims of the attack. He was booed by a crowd of citizens, prompting security personnel to escort him and his wife to safety.
Media reports indicated that protesters displayed nationalistic slogans and shouted harsh phrases such as “You’re weak!” and “Your hands are stained with blood!”
The petition text emphasized that “the horrific attack on Bondi Beach, which claimed the lives of innocent people during a Jewish religious ceremony, is a national wake-up call. It demands leadership accountability and immediate action to strengthen domestic security.”
The petitioners stressed the need for “a clear and effective immigration policy and a strict vetting system for newcomers to ensure the safety and stability of Australian society.”
Novosti added that New South Wales police identified the attackers as Sajid Akram (50) and his son Naveed Akram (24), who opened fire on the crowd during a Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremony.
The attack resulted in 16 deaths, including Sajid Akram, and left around 40 others injured, marking the deadliest terrorist incident in Australia in years.