2 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

5 h. ago ‘Abhorrent’: PM slams Elon Musk’s X over sexually explicit images

As the wave of AI generated sexual material grows, international leaders are demanding action by tech companies to stop images generated without consent.

Technology

16 h. ago This $30bn investment is a form of gambling. But young buyers love it

Nostalgia can be a powerful driver of demand and value, even when the economy is worsening, helping boost the value of these unusual investments.

Economics

25 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

27 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

27 h. ago eSafety Commissioner demands crackdown on Musk’s AI ‘nudify’ images on X

World leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer are vowing to crack down on Elon Musk’s platform over the surge in sexually explicit images generated by Grok.

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28 h. ago Albanese has acted at last but attacking commissioner is Trumpian

The announcement of a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach shootings is our best chance to stop terror attacks.

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31 h. ago NSW could still need state inquiry into Bondi terror attack: Minns

The premier says leaders should be allowed to change their mind as he backed in Anthony Albanese’s decision to hold a federal royal commission.

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33 h. ago Victoria's emergency management commissioner confirms property loss in fires

Victoria's Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebusch has confirmed property losses from the Longwood fire.

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33 h. ago PM refuses to admit he may have made a mistake resisting royal commission

He flagged the high legal stakes of running the highest form of national inquiry alongside an active court case for the first time.

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40 h. ago Albanese has lost face and given ground. Ley should follow suit

The opposition leader’s approach, so far, has been combative. She should take this win on the Bondi shooting royal commission graciously.

Politics

49 h. ago Respected judge is the perfect choice to lead royal commission

A learned woman who rightly commands such respect will be impervious to external pressure.

Events

49 h. ago Police crackdown on kids on scooters terrorising Perth’s northern suburbs

Three teenagers have been charged after a group calling themselves ‘The Hitters’ posted multiple videos of themselves performing dangerous stunts and throwing rocks at passing motorists.

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50 h. ago Albanese finally met the mood with his royal commission. If only he’d done so weeks ago

It was an impressive performance, if you were watching for the first time since Christmas. If you’d been watching Albanese closely these last three weeks, it was confounding.

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50 h. ago Albanese finally met the mood. If only he’d done so weeks ago

It was an impressive performance, if you were watching for the first time since Christmas. If you’d been watching Albanese closely these past three weeks, it was confounding.

Politics

50 h. ago Everything you need to know about the federal Bondi royal commission

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement comes after weeks of pressure, and is a major backdown from his previous refusal to hold a Commonwealth inquiry.

Events

52 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.

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52 h. ago Who is Virginia Bell, the former justice who will lead the Bondi royal commission?

The former High Court judge has been a public defender, a Supreme Court judge, an ABC radio host and performed in comedy on TV.

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52 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.

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52 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.

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