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.
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.
Australia's spy chief Mike Burgess will be the first witness as the royal commission on antisemitism resumes, scrutinizing the Bondi terror attack. The inquiry will examine the terrorist threat, intelligence handling, and security for the event.
Paramedic Joshua Gomperts tells the royal commission into antisemitism how a firefighter pulled a hunting knife on him during a music festival in regional Victoria.
Paramedic Joshua Gomperts tells the royal commission into antisemitism how a firefighter pulled a hunting knife on him during a music festival in regional Victoria.
A landmark royal commission into antisemitism, called after the Bondi shooting that killed 15 people in December, has recommended prioritising gun reforms and extending NSW police procedures used for Jewish high holy days to other Jewish festivals. The commission, announced in January, also recommended reviewing joint counter-terrorism teams and making the counter-terrorism commissioner's role full time. Prime Minister Albanese said the report showed no urgent changes were required, while community leaders called it an important first step.
A landmark royal commission into antisemitism, announced in January following the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people, has recommended prioritising gun reforms and extending policing arrangements for Jewish holidays to other festivals. The commission, Australia's most powerful public inquiry, was established after pressure from victims' families and the community, reversing the Prime Minister's initial refusal. Recommendations include finalising a National Firearms Agreement, implementing a gun buyback scheme, and requiring PM and cabinet ministers to participate in counter-terrorism exercises within nine months of federal elections.
A landmark royal commission into antisemitism, announced three weeks after the Bondi Beach shooting that killed 15 people, has recommended prioritizing gun reforms and extending NSW police procedures used for Jewish high holy days to other Jewish festivals. The commission, Australia's most powerful public inquiry, was announced in January following mounting pressure from families and community leaders.
The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will deliver its first report, two months after it began and less than six months after the Bondi Beach terror attack.
