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Albanese Launches Royal Commission on Bondi Beach Shooting

1/13/2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people on December 14, 2025.
The inquiry will be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell and will investigate the prevalence and drivers of antisemitism in Australia.
It will also assess the actions of security agencies before the attack, incorporating findings from a separate review by Dennis Richardson.
Albanese stated that antisemitism is a national issue, not limited to New South Wales.
The interim report is due by April 30, 2026, with the final report expected on the attack's first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a federal royal commission into the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people on December 14, 2025.
The inquiry will be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell and will investigate the prevalence and drivers of antisemitism in Australia.
It will also assess the actions of security agencies before the attack, incorporating findings from a separate review by Dennis Richardson.
Albanese stated that antisemitism is a national issue, not limited to New South Wales.
The interim report is due by April 30, 2026, with the final report expected on the attack's first anniversary.