ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Today flags are flying at half-mast around Parliament House and around the nation as Australians come to terms with the shocking events on Saturday. This is a difficult time for our nation and for Australians. And yesterday afternoon, I travelled back to Bondi Junction, to lay a wreath on behalf of the nation together with the Premier, Chris Minns, the local Federal Member, Allegra Spender, State Members, and the Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos. This is a community in mourning, but it's a nation in mourning.

MICK MOLLOY, HOST: On the line right now, Prime Minister, thanks for joining us on the show. We know how busy you will be today. In troubled times like these, we as a nation turn our eyes to our leadership. And can I give you this opportunity to address our listeners, our audience, the people of Sydney and New South Wales. What is it that, what is the messaging? What is it that you would like to say to everyone out there doing it tough today?

KYLE SANDILANDS, HOST: Good morning, Prime Minister.

JACQUELINE LAST, HOST: Morning.

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER: Good morning.

SANDILANDS: What a shocking weekend.

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.