Bondi Junction stabbing: Pakistani security guard injured in Westfield attack may be offered residency

Anthony Albanese says people such as security guard Muhammad Taha, who showed ‘extraordinary courage’ during the attack, should be thanked

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A Pakistani security guard stabbed in the Bondi Junction attack may be offered permanent residency or citizenship, after Australia made a similar offer to a French citizen, Anthony Albanese said.

On Thursday the prime minister said all those who showed bravery during the Westfield Bondi Junction attack on Saturday were a “light in amongst the darkness” and deserved Australia’s gratitude.

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