Key areas of the Bondi attack federal royal commission
THE FOUR MAIN AREAS OF THE ROYAL COMMISSION:
* Examining the nature and prevalence of antisemitism and its key drivers in institutions and society in Australia
* Provide recommendations to assist law enforcement, border control, immigration and security agencies in combating anti-Semitism
* Examining the circumstances surrounding the Bondi massacre on 14 December 2025
* Strengthen social cohesion in Australia and make recommendations to counter the spread of ideological and religiously motivated extremism in Australia
OTHER DETAILS:
* Former Supreme Court Justice Virginia Bell will lead the royal commission.
* Ms Bell, a former public defender, was the fourth woman appointed to the High Court of Australia and led the investigation into former prime minister Scott Morrison’s self-appointments to various ministerial positions.
* The NSW government will no longer set up a state royal commission and Premier Chris Minns said “NSW will co-operate fully” and provide any assistance needed
* An independent inquiry into security and law enforcement issues, led by former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson, will form part of the royal commission, with an interim report due by April.
* Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Ms Bell will report before the end of 2026 and will ensure future criminal proceedings against shooting suspect Naveed Akram are not prejudiced
WHAT WAS SAID:
“We have listened to what we have done, we have worked on these issues and we have come to the conclusion that where we are today is a suitable path for national unity” – Mr Albanese
“If the Prime Minister had been as determined to stamp out antisemitism in Australia over the last three years as he was to avoid the Commonwealth royal commission over the past three weeks, our country might not find itself in the position we find ourselves in today” – Opposition Leader Sussan Ley
“This is the only way Australia’s traditional standards of decency and justice will be upheld” – Daniel Aghion, President of the Executive Council of Australian Jews
“We owe it to the victims, their loved ones, the Jewish community and the wider Australian community to learn the lessons of 14 December so that we have the best chance of preventing future attacks and, importantly, promoting greater social cohesion” – Wentworth Allegra Spending Independent Member
“I welcome the announcement and thank every Australian who championed it. The royal commission is an opportunity to reset, rebuild and repair our nation” – former treasurer Josh Frydenberg
“The royal commission promises to not only make Australia safer for the Jewish community, but to help create a more inclusive and safer Australia for all people” – David Slucki, director of the Australian Center for Jewish Civilization
