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Australia Launches Royal Commission to Combat Rising Antisemitism

1/19/2026

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The Australian government announced a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Dr. Lee Duffield notes two main obstacles: defining antisemitism and understanding its causes.
The Commission will investigate ideologically motivated extremism, with emphasis on rising antisemitism since the October 2023 Israeli border massacre.
Critics warn the focus on antisemitism could overlook other prejudices in Australia, such as discrimination against First Nations people and Islamophobia.

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The Australian government announced a Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Dr. Lee Duffield notes two main obstacles: defining antisemitism and understanding its causes.
The Commission will investigate ideologically motivated extremism, with emphasis on rising antisemitism since the October 2023 Israeli border massacre.
Critics warn the focus on antisemitism could overlook other prejudices in Australia, such as discrimination against First Nations people and Islamophobia.