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Labor Calls for Royal Commission on Antisemitism, Albanese Resists

1/6/2026

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A coalition of Labor affiliates has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi terrorist attack.
They argue a Commonwealth inquiry is essential for national security and monitoring terrorist threats.
Albanese has resisted calls and prefers a review led by former ASIO chief Dennis Richardson.
The government plans to expedite laws targeting hate preachers and initiate a national gun buyback scheme.

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Story summary

A coalition of Labor affiliates has urged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to establish a royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi terrorist attack.
They argue a Commonwealth inquiry is essential for national security and monitoring terrorist threats.
Albanese has resisted calls and prefers a review led by former ASIO chief Dennis Richardson.
The government plans to expedite laws targeting hate preachers and initiate a national gun buyback scheme.