Naveed Akram, the accused Bondi Beach terrorist, appeared for the first time in Sydney court on Monday. The 24-year-old faced 59 charges including murder and terrorism. He appeared via video link at the Downing Centre local court. Akram is charged over the deadly attack on 14 December during a Hanukah celebration at Bondi Beach. That attack killed 15 people and injured 40 others. Akram’s father, 50-year-old Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police at the scene. During the brief hearing, Deputy Chief Magistrate Sharon Freund continued suppression orders protecting victims and survivors. When asked, Akram said, "Yeah." His lawyer, Ben Archibold, requested time to speak with him, and Akram responded, "Yep." Akram wore a green prison jumper and was calm, hands on his lap. His head was freshly shaved but he kept his short beard. The pair are accused of Australia’s worst mass shooting since 1996, targeting the Jewish festival of lights. Police say they threw three pipe bombs filled with steel ball bearings and a “tennis ball bomb” into the Hanukah crowd, but none exploded. A bomb was found in the car boot with two Islamic State flags. Police stated 55 people were shot during the attack. Among the dead were 10-year-old Matilda, Holocaust survivors, and a retired police officer. Survivors may choose to speak publicly later, protected by court orders. Akram’s next court date is 9 April.