Australia to launch anti-Semitism inquiry after Bondi shooting
Following a shooting in Bondi Beach, Australia, in December 2025 that resulted in 15 deaths, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the launch of a royal commission. The inquiry, announced on January 8, 2026, will focus on anti-Semitism and social cohesion within the country.

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AI-generatedFollowing a shooting in Bondi Beach, Australia, in December 2025 that resulted in 15 deaths, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the launch of a royal commission. The inquiry, announced on January 8, 2026, will focus on anti-Semitism and social cohesion within the country. The purpose of the commission is to investigate the prevalence and causes of anti-Semitism and to explore ways to promote greater social harmony in Australia. The inquiry aims to provide recommendations to the government on how to address these issues effectively.
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5 extractedAnthony Albanese announced the royal commission.
The inquiry follows the Bondi Beach shooting in December that killed 15 people.
The inquiry will investigate anti-Semitism and social cohesion.
The inquiry is a royal commission.
Australia to launch an anti-Semitism inquiry.