PATRICIA KARVELAS, HOST: What began as an ordinary Saturday afternoon for the hundreds of people at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney's eastern suburbs turned into a nightmare survivors will never forget. Just after 3pm, 40 year old Joel Cauchi began a stabbing rampage that left six people dead and another 12 injured before he was shot dead by a senior police officer who was first on the scene. The victims, a security guard, a refugee, a new mother, the daughter of a multi millionaire, are as diverse as Australia itself.

ED CAVALEE, HOST: Welcome back, Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good to be with you, but sorry about the circumstances. It's a very difficult morning for all Australians, but I think particularly for people in Sydney.

DAVE HUGHES, HOST: Where were you when you found out about the incident?

CRAIG REUCASSEL, HOST: Thank you for joining us, Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.

REUCASSEL: Now, when you spoke to Sarah yesterday afternoon, you were on your way to lay flowers in Bondi Junction. What was the response? Did you get to speak to people in Bondi?

TARA BROWN, HOST: Welcome to the program and thank you for your time Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: I'm sorry that the program has this emphasis tonight.

BROWN: We all are. When you consider yesterday’s murderous attack, how do you think that has affected the psyche of our nation?

SARAH MACDONALD, HOST: The Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, is in Canberra and about to fly back to Sydney, his city. Good morning - or good afternoon now - Prime Minister.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good afternoon, Sarah.

MACDONALD: Where were you when you heard this news?

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: The events of yesterday have shocked the nation. Australians are waking up to try to deal with the shock and trauma that will come with what has occurred, with violent actions that are unspeakable and really just beyond comprehension. People going about their Saturday afternoon shopping should be safe, shouldn't be at risk. But tragically, we saw a loss of life, and people will be grieving for loved ones today. We also know there are many people still in hospital dealing with recovery and our thoughts and prayers are with them.

BEN FORDHAM, HOST: Prime Minister, I wanted to give you the chance to share your thoughts with everyone because I'm sure, like everyone else in Sydney and around Australia, you're heartbroken about what's happened this afternoon.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Thank you for joining us. For all of us tonight, the devastating scenes at Bondi Junction are beyond words or understanding. Australians will be shocked this evening. This was a horrific act of violence, indiscriminately targeted at innocent people going about an ordinary Saturday, doing their shopping. Tonight, the first thoughts of all Australians are with the victims of these terrible acts and their loved ones. Our nation offers our deepest condolences and sympathies to all those who are grieving for someone they have lost.

Australia condemns Iran’s attacks on Israel this morning.

Iran has ignored our call, and those of many other countries, not to proceed with these reckless attacks.

Anyone who cares for the protection of innocent life must stand against these attacks.

This escalation is a grave threat to the security of Israel and the entire region. It risks greater instability and devastation across the Middle East. Australia continues to support regional security, including that of Israel.

JOHN LAWS, HOST: Well, the Prime Minister yesterday announced the Future Made in Australia Act, which, according to the Prime Minister, will be a package of new and exciting initiatives to boost investment, create jobs and seize opportunities and make the most of them. A lot of people are asking how Australia can possibly compete with countries like China, not a bad question, I mean - where the cost of manufacturing is considerably lower. Anyway, there's also concern that the plan could result in a call of business that is reliant on government subsidies.