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Commission Reports Hate Surge, Nazi Shirt Man Charged

5/26/2026

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Commission head Virginia Bell reported a surge in hate messages targeting Jewish witnesses after they testified.
The commission was created after two gunmen inspired by Islamic State killed 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December.
Police charged a 68-year-old man for wearing a prohibited Nazi-symbol shirt outside the commission’s Sydney venue.
The commission is recording offensive social-media posts and has referred a harassment case to police.

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Commission head Virginia Bell reported a surge in hate messages targeting Jewish witnesses after they testified.
The commission was created after two gunmen inspired by Islamic State killed 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration in December.
Police charged a 68-year-old man for wearing a prohibited Nazi-symbol shirt outside the commission’s Sydney venue.
The commission is recording offensive social-media posts and has referred a harassment case to police.