Wissam Haddad, known for anti-Semitic sermons and ties to the Al Madina Dawah Centre attended by accused shooter Naveed Akram, does not have a current firearms licence in New South Wales, as confirmed by Premier Chris Minns following urgent inquiries.
The correction followed a deleted 7News story that drew outrage, while police review continues and the centre was shut down for illegal operations.
The incident highlights ongoing debates over gun laws and extremism after the December 14 attack that killed 15 at a Bondi Beach Hanukkah event, prompting reforms like limits on gun ownership and hate speech measures.
