3 h. ago PM defends not opening royal commission into Bondi Beach attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to not call a Commonwealth royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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3 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

Polling has revealed the public’s dissatisfaction with the PM and a widely felt rise in racism, particularly antisemitism. Look back at our live coverage.

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3 h. ago Albanese stares down backbencher, opposition demands for royal commission

A departmental review into the nation’s intelligence agencies has been criticised for lacking scope and independence, but the PM said a royal commission would take far too long.

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4 h. ago As recriminations in Canberra grow, Chris Minns has what Anthony Albanese wants

The NSW premier has come together with state opposition leader Kellie Sloane over the Bondi tragedy. Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley could not seem further apart.

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7 h. ago Pressure on Albanese mounts as Labor MPs join calls for royal commission

Labor backbenchers have added their voices to calls for a wider inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

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8 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Court releases new allegations against Bondi gunman; Hate speech reform to face scrutiny

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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8 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns to introduce 'toughest firearm reforms' in Australia

Premier Chris Minns has confirmed the NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in Australia to parliament this week in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

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9 h. ago Albanese’s agency review fails to quell royal commission demands

A Labor backbencher has added his voice to calls for a larger inquiry than the review into Australia’s intelligence agencies announced by Albanese on Sunday.

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10 h. ago ‘A long time coming’: Labor launches landmark bid to slash energy bills, plug gas shortfalls

The Albanese government has taken on the resources sector in a bid to prevent major problems in the energy market.

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16 h. ago Melbourne restaurateur Chris Lucas exits Canberra, sells Carlotta after 14 months

The 150-seat Mediterranean-focused venue, which snared a chefs’ hat shortly after opening, closed on the weekend.

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16 h. ago Bondi shooting LIVE updates: Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays; Vigil hosted at Bondi Beach marks one week since massacre

New polling reveals the public’s dissatisfaction with the prime minister and shows a clear majority of Australians feel there has been a rise in racism, particularly antisemitism, in the past two years. Follow for live updates.

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16 h. ago One leader has handled the Bondi attack aftermath well. It’s not Anthony Albanese or Sussan Ley

Australians expect strong leadership, and they have not seen that anywhere in the federal political sphere.

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17 h. ago Albanese’s approval rating plummets as social cohesion frays, Australians fear a rise in antisemitism: poll

New polling underscores the challenge for political leaders in uniting the country while delivering a strong response that speaks to community anxiety about the Bondi Beach attack.

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17 h. ago Call for transparency as NSW parliament prepares for historic debate

NSW MPs are being called on to reveal any meetings with gun lobbyists as the Minns government faces pushback from all sides of politics, including his own, on a bumper bill.

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24 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

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24 h. ago ‘Unbreakable’: Pleas for peace and unity, jeers for Albanese as thousands attend Bondi vigil

Thunderous silence honoured the 15 innocent people killed on Bondi Beach. It was billed as an evening of peace and unity. And it was, until the prime minister arrived.

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26 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed after Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review, as he staves off opposition calls for a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi attack.

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26 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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28 h. ago Adelaide finale as it happened: Australia retain Ashes with 82

Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide to retain the urn with two matches to spare and leave England facing recriminations over another failed campaign.

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30 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed following Bondi attack

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson to run the review.

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