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TUE · 2025-12-23 · 22:39 GMTBRIEF NSR-2025-1223-4040
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Australia news live: Tony Burke defends decision not to call royal commission into Bondi attack; Australia records highest number of road deaths since 2010

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke defended the government's decision against a royal commission into the Bondi attack, citing potential delays and opting for an urgent review of intelligence agencies led by Dennis Richardson. The decision comes as authorities seek to understand the circumstances surrounding the recent tragedy.

Penry BuckleyThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2025-12-23 · 22:39 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Australia news live: Tony Burke defends decision not to call royal commission into Bondi attack; Australia records highest number of road deaths since 2010
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Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke defended the government's decision against a royal commission into the Bondi attack, citing potential delays and opting for an urgent review of intelligence agencies led by Dennis Richardson. The decision comes as authorities seek to understand the circumstances surrounding the recent tragedy. Separately, Australia recorded its highest number of road deaths since 2010, highlighting growing concerns about road safety across the country. In other news, Sabra Lane concluded her eight-year tenure as the host of the ABC's radio current affairs program, AM.

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Sabra Lane has signed off as host of AM after eight years.

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Dennis Richardson will urgently lead review of intelligence agencies.

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Australia records highest number of road deaths since 2010.

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Tony Burke defends decision not to call royal commission into Bondi attack.

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Royal commissions ‘always ask for extensions’.

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Home affairs minister says royal commissions ‘always ask for extensions’ and Dennis Richardson will urgently lead review of intelligence agencies instead Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sabra Lane signs off as host of AM after eight years The ABC journalist Sabra Lane has signed off as the host of flagship radio current affairs program AM after more than eight years in the role. Continue reading...
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