Oxford Street Mall memorial honours victims of Bondi Junction stabbing.

A memorial to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Westfield Bondi Junction stabbing attack has been unveiled.

On April 13, 2016, a knife-wielding Joel Cauchi randomly stabbed 16 people at a shopping centre in under three minutes.

Six people were killed: Yixuan Cheng, Faraz Tahir, Jade Young, Pikria Darchia, Dawn Singleton, and Ashlee Good.

Mr. Cauchi died after being shot by NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, who responded to an emergency call.

On Sunday morning, senior government officials, police officers, and victims’ families gathered at Oxford Street Mall to pay their respects and offer floral tributes.

Among those present were state premier Chris Minns, Inspector Scott, and the brothers of Mr Tahir, a 30-year-old security guard who was killed on his first shift at the centre.

Two black cubes wrapped in images and text depict the incident and its consequences for the local community.

Two areas have been set aside for tributes. (Supplied: NSW Government)

A second area in the shopping centre has been set aside for floral tributes and messages.

Mr Tahir’s two brothers attended the commemoration, wearing blazers with his work name tags.

“He was a hero. He attempted to save humanity, so we wanted to keep his name alive, so we kept it in our hearts,” Musafar Tahir, one of the brothers, said.

Musafar left a heartfelt message for his brother and the other victims, accompanied by a bouquet of flowers.

Two brothers of killed security guard Faraz Tahir attended the ceremony, wearing their brother’s name tag. (Abc News)

“Rest in peace, innocent souls. You will always be in our prayers, and Faraz’s death is the most tragic loss in our lives,” the note read.

“You are alive in our heart and we will always remember life, and you are our hero as you tried your best to save the humanity.”

On Saturday, the family announced that they were starting a blood drive in memory of the security guard’s “heroism,” encouraging people to donate in his name.

Pikria Darchia’s son George described his mother as an artist who “loved this place” and had encouraged her sons to relocate to Australia from Georgia to join her.

“But we refused and now we regret that we didn’t come with her,” he said.

He added that despite how “tough” today was for his family, it was important to be there for his mother and the other victims, saying the support they had received from the community had given them strength.

Inspector Amy Scott (second from left) of the NSW Police attended the Bondi Junction commemorative event. (AAP: Dean Lewins)

A ‘dark’ day for Sydney residents.

Mr Minns previously described today as “dark” and “disturbing” to many Sydney residents.

He told ABC News Breakfast that he was shocked when he learnt about the attack, and now that he thinks about it, he laments the loss of people “who were full of hope”.

“I believe there is a lot of optimism for the future. They had their lives ahead of them,” Mr. Minns stated.

“And it’s harrowing to think about what they would have achieved over the last 12 months, or what they’d achieve for the rest of their lives.”

NSW Premier Chris Minns (centre) was among those who paid tribute at the commemoration. (Supplied: NSW Government)

Mr Minns praised the “amazing” local community’s resilience and confirmed that a permanent memorial would be built, though it would take some time.

“We should do that with the families. We want to make sure it’s appropriate, that it’s a place where they can come for quiet reflection, and that it doesn’t exacerbate their pain,” he said.

According to NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb, the attack was “one of the most horrific events in Australian history”. (Supplied: NSW Government)

In remembering the victims, NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb stated that their deaths were caused by “one of the most horrific events in Australian history”.

“Our hearts are with their families who continue to endure unimaginable grief and do their best to carry on,” Commissioner Webb said in a statement.

She also praised the first responders, calling them “heroes” for their efforts to save lives during the “senseless tragedy”.

“The memory and the trauma of this day will never be forgotten.”

The state government confirmed that a permanent memorial will be established. (AAP: Dean Lewins)

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged the pain and suffering of bereaved families in an emotional message on Saturday.

“It shouldn’t be an anniversary. They should still be here – with their families, friends, and communities, with all of the hopes, dreams, and joys that make life so special,” he said in a statement.

“The memories of those who did not return home a year ago live on through the love they created and the hearts they touched.

“Remember them today and every single day.”

Mr Tahir’s family announced that they had started a blood donation campaign in his honour. (Source: Australian government.)

Elliott Rusanow, CEO of Scentre Group, which operates Westfield shopping malls across the country, described it as a day of “immense grief” for the families.

“It is impossible to fathom their loss,” he said, before thanking the community for its continued support of “our team and business partners”.

Support services will be available to the community today and Monday.

An inquest into the deaths will investigate the events and potential failures in the mental health system that led to the attack.

It is scheduled to take place from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 30, and will be presided over by NSW State Coroner Magistrate Teresa O’Sullivan.

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