Royal Commission into Antisemitism

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism in Australia is a government inquiry established to investigate antisemitism within the country, with its scope recently expanded to include the Bondi terror attack. It is newsworthy due to the recent resignation of Dennis Richardson, a former spy chief, from his role as special advisor, just two weeks after the opening hearing. Richardson cited feeling 'surplus' to the commission's needs as the reason for his departure. Furthermore, the commission's head, Virginia Bell, has announced that the inquiry will reduce its examination of the Bondi attack's details to avoid prejudicing ongoing criminal proceedings. This limitation of scope and the unexpected resignation highlight the complexities and sensitivities surrounding the commission's work and its ability to fully investigate these critical issues.