US EditionHopes Bondi Royal Commission Can Create Lasting Change
Virginia Bell, a former High Court justice with extensive legal and inquiry experience, will lead the federal royal commission examining anti-Semitism in institutions and society.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed Virginia Bell, former Justice of the High Court, to head a federal royal commission into the December 14 terrorist attack at Bondi Beach after weeks of public pressure.
- After weeks of intense lobbying, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese relented following pressure from victims' families, Jewish community groups, business leaders and the opposition, having initially preferred an inquiry led by Dennis Richardson.
- Beginning at Redfern Legal Centre, Virginia Bell, former Justice of the High Court, assisted the Wood Royal Commission and led the probe into Scott Morrison, former prime minister's ministries.
- The commission will focus on anti‑Semitism's nature and prevalence and on agency responses, with Attorney‑General Michelle Rowland thanking Bell and Jewish groups welcoming the decision.
- University researchers note Australia has held more than 140 royal commissions and Harry Hobbs said the 2013-14 royal commission into the Rudd government's home insulation program was a good example of a short, sharp inquiry where `reforms were implemented and so it generated change`.
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Royal Commission on Anti-semitism and Social Cohesion broadly welcomed by Jewish community
The Governor-General has issued the required documents to establish the Royal Commission on Anti-semitism and Social Cohesion. The independent public inquiry has been broadly welcomed by the Jewish community. However, the Prime Minister has been defending the delay in announcing its establishment.
These are the 6 key questions the antisemitism royal commission needs to answer
After weeks of mounting pressure, the government has called a royal commission to look into antisemitism and social cohesion in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appointed former High Court judge Virginia Bell to chair the wide-ranging inquiry. It’s required to report by December 14 2026: the one-year anniversary of the Bondi terror attack taregting the Jewish community, in which 15 people died at a Hanukkah event. The royal commission …
Prime Minister rejects criticism of former judge leading Bondi attack royal commission
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today defended his pick of former High Court Justice Virginia Bell to lead the Bondi terror attack royal commission, insisting she would do an "outstanding job".Following three weeks of pressure from across the Australian community, Albanese folded yesterday and announced a royal commission into the deadly attack.But some Jewish leaders have expressed concerns Bell, a former NSW Supreme Court judge, is not sympa…
Australian PM Announces Royal Commission Into Anti-Semitism Following Bondi Terror Attacks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a federal royal commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion following weeks of intense pressure after the Bondi Beach terror attack that killed 15 people and injured 40. The leader revealed his government’s decision at a press conference on Jan. 8, where Albanese said he would formally recommend Australia’s highest level of public inquiry be approved by the governor-general at an executive coun…
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