Virginia Bell

Virginia Bell is the head of the royal commission established to investigate antisemitism in Australia following the recent Bondi Beach terror attack. This commission, announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after initially resisting calls for it, is the country's most powerful form of independent inquiry. Bell's role is to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack, which targeted a Jewish festival and resulted in 15 deaths. However, at the first public hearing, Bell stated that the scope of the inquiry will be limited to avoid potentially prejudicing ongoing criminal proceedings related to the attack. The commission's establishment and Bell's leadership are significant due to the severity of the attack and the need to address rising concerns about antisemitism in Australia.