Andrea Jenkyns, Reform mayor of Greater Lincolnshire, walked out of a meeting with Communities Secretary Steve Reed and other mayors after a heated debate about social media's role in exacerbating community tensions following the murder of Henry Nowak. Jenkyns argued for freedom of speech, while others blamed foreign actors and political exploitation.
Jillian Segal, antisemitism envoy, hired Scott Morrison’s former principal adviser, Yaron Finkelstein, via a limited tender process for a $200,000 contract without public bidding, citing unique expertise in antisemitism in the Australian context.
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson expressed reservations about expanding powers of private Jewish security groups like CGS NSW, citing potential community friction, amid the Royal Commission's investigation into the Bondi terror attack that killed 15 people.
A royal commission heard details of the Bondi beach terror attack where two gunmen killed 10 people. NSW police declined a static presence at the Hanukah event. ASIO's director-general discussed counter-terrorism funding and the rising threat of lone actors.
A Royal Commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack revealed 11 people were shot within 29 seconds of the massacre beginning on December 14, 2025. Counsel assisting stated law enforcement had no prior intelligence of the armed attack, describing it as a "surprise attack".
A royal commission into the Bondi Beach terror attack heard 11 people were shot in 29 seconds by gunmen Naveed Akram and Sajid Akram. The attack on December 14, 2025, killed 15 people. Intelligence agencies like ASIO are being questioned over resourcing and priorities.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its second block of hearings, focusing on the Bondi terror attack. ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess will testify, with sessions addressing threat levels, intelligence sharing, and security arrangements for the Hanukkah event.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is holding hearings in Sydney, focusing on the December 2025 Bondi attack. ASIO's shift in priorities from counterterrorism to espionage and intelligence sharing between agencies are key topics. Many sessions will be closed to the public.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion resumes hearings in Sydney, focusing on the Bondi terror attack. Witnesses include ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess and representatives from AFP and NSW Police, examining intelligence, security, and counterterrorism measures.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion heard evidence regarding the rise of antisemitism in Australia, particularly after October 7, 2023. Officials discussed concerns that antisemitism could escalate to terrorist acts and the impact of incidents like the Dural caravan hoax.
Australia's ABC and SBS broadcasters will not adopt the IHRA definition of antisemitism used by a royal commission, citing editorial independence and concerns over illustrative examples conflating criticism of Israel with hatred of Jews.
Sajid Javid has launched the National Conversation project, co-chaired with Jon Cruddas, to address divisions in Britain. The initiative urges the public to share their visions for community and country, aiming to map a shared future amid political fragmentation.
Fear, concerns for safety and the impact on children dominated the first week of hearings of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
The man told the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion he was embraced by the LGBTQIA+ community when he came out as gay as a teenager, but the experience was markedly different when he told loved ones of his religious conversion.
It comes as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion enters its third day of hearings from Jewish Australians sharing lived experience.
It comes as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion enters its third day of hearings from Jewish Australians sharing lived experience.
It comes as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion enters its third day of hearings from Jewish Australians sharing lived experience.
It comes as the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion enters its third day of hearings from Jewish Australians sharing lived experience.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hear from people with lived experience in public sessions beginning in Sydney this week.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hear from people with lived experience in public sessions beginning in Sydney this week.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hear from people with lived experience in public sessions beginning in Sydney this week.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has released its interim report, making 14 recommendations.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has released its interim report, making 14 recommendations.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion releases its interim report, making 14 recommendations.
