Toby Halligan, the cousin of Jade Young, one of the victims killed during the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing spree, shared the emotional turmoil faced by his family nearly two years after the tragic event. Six lives were lost during the attack on April 13, 2024, leaving family and friends grappling with grief and anger. Although Halligan finds some solace in the completion of the coronial inquest, he feels that many of his crucial questions about the attack remain unresolved, reflecting a deep sense of injustice and pain.

The coroner’s report indicated that the attacker, Joel Cauchi, exhibited troubling misogynistic attitudes, yet the motive behind his violent actions could not be fully identified due to his mental state at the time of the incident. This inadequacy in the findings has left Halligan and others questioning not only the nature of the attack but also the societal issues that may have contributed to it. Halligan's expression of disgust towards the stabber's misogyny underscores a broader concern regarding violence against women and societal misogyny.

In calling out the cultural and psychological implications of the attack, Halligan brings attention to the fact that discussions around such tragedies extend beyond the individual act of violence. They highlight a need for deeper societal change and support for victims' families. Halligan's story resonates as a reminder of the human toll of violence, as families continue to battle grief and seek answers in the wake of tragic loss.