3 h. ago Voters thought Albanese was weak on Bondi. Now he risks being seen as tricky

There will be a royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. Not just because eminent Australians spoke out in favour, but because ordinary Australians wanted it.

Politics

13 h. ago Calls to widen royal commission into antisemitism to all forms of hate

Calls have arisen to widen the Commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism to widen to include all forms of hate impacting social cohesion.

Events

36 h. ago An inquiry too long in coming should be given space for its work

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack. It is now important the inquiry complete its work without a political focus.

Technology

37 h. ago Politicians and Jewish community react to PM’s call for Royal Commission

Politicians and the Jewish community have reacted to Anthony Albanese’s call for a Royal Commission into antisemitism.

Politics

62 h. ago ‘I’ve taken the time to reflect’: Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces antisemitism royal commission

Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has been asked to deliver her final report before December 14 this year.

Events

62 h. ago Former high court judge confirmed as commissioner despite Frydenberg objections

Anthony Albanese has stared down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appointed Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism.

Events

63 h. ago Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion

For three weeks, Albanese has withstood calls for a federal royal commission from the Jewish community, lawyers, business figures and sports stars, who argued the highest form of inquiry was required.

Events

64 h. ago Albanese soon to announce antisemitism royal commission, Virginia Bell to lead

Anthony Albanese is set to stare down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appoint former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission.

Events

64 h. ago Virginia Bell to lead Bondi killings royal commission despite Jewish community objections

Anthony Albanese is set to announce former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism, likely as soon as this afternoon

Events

3 d. ago Bondi victim families plead to Labor MPs on terms of antisemitism royal commission

The families say they will travel to Canberra in the first sitting week to call for an inquiry with the power to examine “all contributing factors”.

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3 d. ago Bondi victim families plead with Labor MPs on terms of antisemitism royal commission

The families say they will travel to Canberra in the first sitting week to call for an inquiry with the power to examine “all contributing factors”.

Events

3 d. ago ‘Offensive’ cartoon demeans those calling for a royal commission

The objections raised about a royal commission into antisemitism overlook the real problem facing Australian society.

Events

5 d. ago Former Labor politicians plead with PM to back down on an antisemitism royal commission

Several Labor luminaries plan to warn Albanese privately he risks being viewed as “tin-eared” for resisting the growing public calls.

Politics

6 d. ago Crossbench demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction

A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.

Politics

6 d. ago Crossbench MPs demand commission as sporting greats blast government inaction

A slew of independent MPs have called for a royal commission into antisemitism, as Labor remains opposed to the growing push for a federal inquiry.

Politics

8 d. ago ‘Utter darkness’ of antisemitism must be examined, says Melbourne archbishop

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has joined the growing numbers calling for a federal inquiry into antisemitism, but stopped short of advocating for a royal commission.

Politics

8 d. ago Australia’s biggest industry groups demand an antisemitism royal commission

The Business Council of Australia has backed prominent captains of industry who petitioned Albanese to reverse his stance on a national inquiry following the Bondi terror attack.

Events

9 d. ago Albanese says security agency chiefs were the experts who advised against a royal commission

Australia’s current Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is the first government-appointed official to publicly back demands from the Jewish community and more than 200 former judges and barristers.

Events

9 d. ago Human Rights Commissioner backs royal commission into antisemitism

Australia’s current Human Rights Commissioner Lorraine Finlay is the first government-appointed official to publicly back demands from the Jewish community and more than 200 former judges and barristers.

Events

1 week ago Top barrister says a royal commission into antisemitism is premature and risky

Robert Richter, KC, refused to sign the letter from senior members of the Australian bar calling for a royal commission into antisemitism. He says it would be premature and dangerous.

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