Australia PM announces royal commission into Bondi shooting
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a royal commission into the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people in December. The inquiry, prompted by public pressure, will investigate the nature and drivers of antisemitism in Australia, and make recommendations for law enforcement and security agencies. It will also examine the circumstances of the Bondi attack and suggest ways to strengthen social cohesion and counter extremism. The work of an existing review into intelligence agencies will be incorporated into the royal commission. Former High Court Justice Virginia Bell will lead the commission, with an interim report expected in April and a final report due by December 2026. The commission has broad powers to investigate, summon witnesses, and compel document production.
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