The opposition isn’t obliged to give the government a free pass – but it’s time to let the inquiry and criminal court proceedings do their work Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Despite winning the argument and helping force Anthony Albanese to backflip on a royal commission, Sussan Ley has continued criticising the Labor government over its response to the Bondi terror attack, pointedly declining to support the inquiry’s terms of reference and complaining that the Coalition’s model wasn’t chosen. While antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal urged Australians to “move forward” and support the inquiry, Ley’s attacks have not abated, demanding Labor ministers be put “in the dock” for cross-examination. Continue reading...
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FRI · 2026-01-09 · 05:07 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0109-6541
NSR-2026-0109-6541Analysis·EN·Political Strategy
Sussan Ley won the royal commission argument. For the sake of unity, will she lower the temperature?
Following the Bondi terror attack, Sussan Ley, a prominent opposition figure, successfully pressured Prime Minister Anthony Albanese into establishing a royal commission. Despite this victory, Ley has maintained criticism of the Labor government's handling of the situation, even after the inquiry was announced.
Josh ButlerThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-01-09 · 05:07 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Following the Bondi terror attack, Sussan Ley, a prominent opposition figure, successfully pressured Prime Minister Anthony Albanese into establishing a royal commission. Despite this victory, Ley has maintained criticism of the Labor government's handling of the situation, even after the inquiry was announced. She has publicly questioned the inquiry's terms of reference and advocated for Labor ministers to be subjected to cross-examination. This stance contrasts with calls for unity and support for the inquiry, including from antisemitism envoy Jillian Segal. The situation raises questions about whether Ley will moderate her approach now that the royal commission is underway.
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Jillian Segal urged Australians to “move forward” and support the inquiry.
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Ley declined to support the inquiry’s terms of reference.
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Ley demanding Labor ministers be put “in the dock” for cross-examination.
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Sussan Ley has continued criticising the Labor government over its response to the Bondi terror attack.
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Sussan Ley helped force Anthony Albanese to backflip on a royal commission.
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