85 m. 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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6 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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14 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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15 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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22 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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22 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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24 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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24 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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25 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Crowds gather at Bondi for vigil amid heavy security; 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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27 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce addresses anti

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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29 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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30 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce to attend anti

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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31 h. ago Federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be reviewed

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

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48 h. ago Too timid, too late: Albanese dithered as Jewish Australians endured attacks

The prime minister has been cowardly and tardy in responding to the greatest challenge of his leadership.

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53 h. ago The Prime Minister speaks about the Bondi shootings at a press conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken to the media on Saturday regarding the government's response to the shooting at Bondi beach which resulted in 16 fatalities

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3 d. ago 'I deserve it': Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed speaks from his hospital bed

Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed has been handed a cheque for more than $2.5 million after a crowdfunding campaign. He speaks from his hospital bed.

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4 d. ago Albanese, at crucial moment for his leadership, steps up to the plate on antisemitism

The prime minister faced days of criticism from Jewish leaders and the Coalition that he had not taken antisemitism seriously. He finally stepped up on Thursday.

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4 d. ago Opposition leader Sussan Ley announces Coalition's antisemitism package

Opposition leader Sussan Ley has revealed the Coalition's own, four-point package to combat antisemitism, extremism and terrorism, and has called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to immediately recall parliament to address it in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.

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4 d. ago Antisemitism fight to be taken into kinders, schools and universities

A new antisemitism education taskforce, led by eminent expert David Gonski and to include special envoy Jillian Segal, was announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday.

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4 d. ago Anthony Albanese unveils package of new laws against hate speech

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a raft of legislation that will crack down on hate speech.

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