A former Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) source, identified only as Marcus, has been denied an Australian visa to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the December 2025 Bondi terror attack. The attack, which occurred at Bondi Junction in Sydney, left six people dead and several others injured.
Marcus, who previously worked as an undercover agent for ASIO, claims to have information about the gunmen involved in the attack. He was scheduled to testify before the royal commission, but his visa application was rejected, preventing him from entering Australia to provide his account.
The royal commission was established to examine the circumstances surrounding the attack and the response by authorities. The denial of Marcus's visa has raised questions about the commission's ability to gather all relevant evidence, though officials have not commented on the specific reasons for the rejection.
As of July 23, 2026, it remains unclear whether Marcus will be able to provide his testimony via alternative means, such as video link, or if the commission will seek to overturn the visa decision.
