Israel's President Isaac Herzog will make a formal state visit to Australia early in the new year. This comes after the recent terror attack on the Australian Jewish community in Sydney. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called Herzog to express his shock and sorrow over the attack and informed him that the Governor-General will officially invite Herzog to visit. Herzog accepted the invitation and noted that the Zionist Federation of Australia also invited him. Jeremy Leibler, President of the Zionist Federation, called the visit "an important moment of solidarity and healing." He said the attack shook the safety Jewish Australians have felt for generations and that Herzog's visit would bring comfort and honor those affected. Opposition leader Sussan Ley said this Christmas is a time of "deep sorrow and reflection". She urged Australians to stand united against hatred and antisemitism. Prime Minister Albanese shared a Christmas message paying tribute to the victims and heroes of the Bondi shooting. He thanked emergency workers and volunteers who sacrifice during the holidays. As of the evening following the attack, twelve victims remain hospitalized in Sydney. Seven are stable while five are in critical but stable condition. In response to the attack, Australia launched the National Hate Crimes and Incidents Database, tracking offenses related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and other factors. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said, "The appalling attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach must never be allowed to happen again." Furthermore, the New South Wales parliament passed sweeping gun law reforms and gave police new powers to ban street protests for up to three months. These laws were passed by 18 votes to 8, with support from Labor and Liberals but opposition from Nationals and Shooters. The Greens abstained. The omnibus bill aims to prevent future terror attacks and improve public safety. The changes took effect after a marathon debate and were voted through in the early hours of the morning. These events mark a determined response by Australia to hate crimes and violence targeting its communities.