Parents of Matilda want Bondi footbridge painted yellow in her honour

In an ABC interview Matilda’s parents said they want the heritage-listed Bondi footbridge preserved, painted yellow and marked with a plaque; the bridge’s future is on hold while local and state officials consider its fate.

Matilda, a 10-year-old killed in the Bondi attack, was the subject of a recent ABC interview with her parents. They said they would like the heritage-listed pedestrian footbridge used in the incident to be preserved, painted yellow and marked with a plaque in her memory. Officials have paused decisions about the bridge after a Waverley council meeting, while the NSW premier has called for its removal. The federal government has reconvened to discuss hate speech and firearms laws. Key points: - Matilda's parents asked for the bridge to be saved, painted yellow and accompanied by a plaque to honour their daughter and the other victims. - Waverley council has placed the bridge's future on hold amid community debate, and the NSW premier has publicly called for the bridge to be taken down. - State and federal officials are discussing legal responses; the federal government reconvened this week to debate hate speech and gun laws. Summary: The parents' wishes have introduced a personal perspective into decisions about the footbridge and local memorials. Decisions on the bridge remain paused, and further discussions on related laws are under way at state and federal levels.