The Biggest Propaganda Campaign in Australian History? | The West Report

Australia now has a Royal Commission into antisemitism, belatedly announced in the wake of the Bondi attacks. So how did we get here and who shaped the agenda?

We examine the terms of the RC, the coordinated media and lobbying campaign that followed the Bondi tragedy, the role of political advocacy groups, and the pressure put on the federal government to narrow the scope of the investigation. Hiring a public relations judge.

We examine attempts to derail the appointment of former Supreme Court Justice Virginia Bell, questions about her proposed terms of reference, and whether the Commission will examine all drivers of antisemitism, including political extremism, foreign influence, and institutional failures. Will it cover the behavior and role of Israel and its defenders in Australia?

We also discuss the distinction between antisemitism and criticism of the state of Israel, the use of the IHRA definition and the implications for freedom of expression, protest rights and social cohesion in Australia.