Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards

"Muzafar Ahmad expressed pride in his brother Faraz Tahir's bravery, stating, 'He was like a son to me.' This reflects the deep personal loss felt by the family."

"The governor general, Sam Mostyn, remarked on the bravery of the recipients, saying, 'Their acts of bravery reflect the best of us, and remind us of the valour, compassion and service that are enduring and present across our communities.'"

"A coronial inquest found it was a major failing for Cauchi's former psychiatrist not to recognize his relapse prior to the attack, highlighting systemic issues in mental health care."

Muzafar Ahmad mourns the loss of his brother, Faraz Tahir, who was killed during a stabbing rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction. Tahir and his colleague Muhammad Taha bravely confronted the attacker, Joel Cauchi, but were both stabbed. On the second anniversary of the tragedy, eight individuals will receive bravery awards for their courageous actions. The governor general praised their valor and acknowledged the impact of the violence on the community. A coronial inquest revealed failures in mental health care leading up to the attack.

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