Australia Begins Sweeping Public Inquiry Probing Antisemitism After Bondi Beach Killings

Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killings

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A wide-ranging federal inquiry began on Tuesday into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced last month that Australia’s most powerful form of public inquiry, known as a royal commission, would investigate the Dec. 14 massacre at Bondi Beach.…

Spies given commission shield

Labor moves to protect spies appearing at Bondi royal commission

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has announced she will introduce legislation when parliament returns next week to shield spooks who appear before the inquiry.

Australia's royal commission into antisemitism has begun public hearings

Australia’s royal commission into antisemitism, prompted after the Bondi Beach shootings that killed 15 people and injured 40, has begun public hearings. The federal commission – the country’s most powerful form of public inquiry – will investigate the prevalence and key drivers of antisemitism and make recommendations to government. Headed by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, the inquiry will also examine the events leading up to the att…

Urgent moves to legally protect those presenting secret information to Bondi royal commission

Attorney-General Michelle Rowland will introduce legislation she says she wants passed quickly so the current Bondi royal commission can be more effective. Photo: File. Urgent legislation will be introduced to Federal Parliament to allow intelligence officers and other public servants to speak freely to the royal commission into the Bondi attack without fear of legal reprisals. Labor will table the legislation after parliament returns in the fir…