The inquest into the deaths arising from the Lindt Café siege examined the circumstances surrounding, and issues arising in relation to, the deaths of Tori Johnson, Katrina Dawson and Man Haron Monis in December 2014.

This report is divided into five parts containing 20 chapters. A confidential report dealing with aspects of ASIO’s involvement with Monis was provided only to specified officials.

Part I deals with matters that preceded the siege: Monis’ personal history; the offences with which he had been charged; his successful applications for bail; state and Commonwealth counterterrorism arrangements; and the NSWPF’s policy for responding to high-risk situations.

Part II describes what is known of Monis’ preparation for the siege, and the events of 15 and 16 December.

Part III presents the evidence given by expert witnesses on what occurred during the siege and the police response. This includes the autopsy findings; ballistics reports; and evidence on the policing of terrorist attacks.

Part IV contains the analysis of the evidence; the court’s conclusions on contentious issues; and the inquest’s recommendations.

Part V outlines the logistics and course of the investigations and the inquest.