Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backflipped by calling a federal inquiry into the Bondi terror attack, announcing a Commonwealth royal commission focused on antisemitism and social cohesion.
Albanese said the commission would focus on four key areas: tackling antisemitism, including its key drivers; assisting agencies to respond to antisemitism; examining the circumstances of the Bondi terror attack; and strengthening social cohesion.
Former High Court justice Virginia Bell will lead the inquiry, amid criticism from some members of the Jewish community over her appointment.
Antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal praised the prime minister for listening to community calls, saying it “does reflect the seriousness of the growth in antisemitism and its impact on our country”.
“The focus will remain on prevention, education, institutional accountability and community, and I think Australians expect truth about what happened at Bondi and the root causes,” she said.
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