Westfield Reviewing Security in Wake of Bondi Fatal Stabbing Rampage

Published on April 16, 2024

Westfield owner Scentre has announced it will be reviewing its security arrangements at its shopping centres as part of investigations by authorities after six people were fatally stabbed at its Bondi centre on the weekend. Scentre CEO Elliott Rusanow said Scentre is “deeply involved in assisting the police investigation.” “[We] will participate fully in the process, including on the topic of security arrangements and practices at our destinations,” he said. He also revealed they were “working with a range of community members and other stakeholders” to reopen its Bondi shopping centre, which has been closed since the tragedy on Saturday. “Last night, police handed Westfield Bondi back to us and we have begun the task of preparing to re-open. We have not decided yet on that date. We expect it will be later this week,” Mr. Rusanow said....