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Antisemitism Commission Delayed Four Days to Avoid Distraction

8/26/2026

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Commissioner Virginia Bell delayed the antisemitism commission report by four days to avoid distracting from Bondi commemorations.
The commission’s letters patent set the original deadline for 14 December 2027.
Bell asked the government to receive the final report on Friday 18 December 2027.
Former governor-general David Hurley and retired chiefs signed an open letter urging the commission’s extension.
Signatories said rapid hearings limited detailed review of antisemitism, Islamist and other extremism in Australia.

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Commissioner Virginia Bell delayed the antisemitism commission report by four days to avoid distracting from Bondi commemorations.
The commission’s letters patent set the original deadline for 14 December 2027.
Bell asked the government to receive the final report on Friday 18 December 2027.
Former governor-general David Hurley and retired chiefs signed an open letter urging the commission’s extension.
Signatories said rapid hearings limited detailed review of antisemitism, Islamist and other extremism in Australia.