Tony Abbott orders inquiry into Martin Place siege as police defend handling of Man Monis bail

By David Wroe, James Massola and Paul Bibby
Updated December 18 2014 - 11:08am, first published 10:42am
Incredulous: Prime Minister Tony Abbott has ordered an inquiry into the Martin Place siege as more details have emerged regarding the gunman's background. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Incredulous: Prime Minister Tony Abbott has ordered an inquiry into the Martin Place siege as more details have emerged regarding the gunman's background. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has ordered an urgent inquiry into the deadly Martin Place siege as authorities faced fierce scrutiny over why the gunman was free despite the raft of serious criminal charges against him.

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