He questioned how the gunman - killed in a hail of gunfire on Tuesday morning - managed to get permanent residency in Australia.
It was also vital the review looked into how Monis, who was known to security agencies, was on bail, was on welfare and had a gun licence despite such a long history of violence.
Mr Abbott confirmed that the hostage taker did demand to speak to him on Monday during the siege.
The prime minister was prepared to do whatever the police thought best in the circumstances.
“The advice from police was to have no contact with him,” Mr Abbott said
Thats the point. Lefty administrators have compassion for the unfortunate, but it is idiot compassion. Feel good due process while Australians are subsequently injured and die. Thise responsible for allowing his bail, giving him a gun licence, all should be pilloried in public. Make those individuals responsible...IN PUBLIC.
Enough dodging around. Show the faces of these idiots to the public.