Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion: Bondi Attack Inquiry
En resumen
- 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.
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The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is holding its second block of hearings in Sydney, focusing on the Bondi terror attack. Previous sessions heard from individuals with lived experience of antisemitism.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion hearing today can be viewed on the official website.
A number of sessions are expected to be closed to the public due to ongoing criminal proceedings and matters of national security.
In the first block of hearings earlier this month, Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell heard from people with live experience of antisemitism.
The inquiry will now resume, with the second block of hearings in Sydney to focus on:
The terrorist threat level and security environment in the lead-up to the attack.
What was known about the gunmen, and what was done with that information.
The security arrangements for the Chanukah by the Sea event.
How intelligence about individuals known to authorities is utilised and shared to inform decisions made by security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
Resourcing for counterterrorism, and the effectiveness of current powers, systems and processes of security, intelligence and law enforcement agencies.
Commissioner Bell is set to make a statement ahead of hearing from witnesses.
Welcome to live coverage of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion today, as the second block of hearings gets underway.
ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess will be the first witness at today's hearing, which will examine the circumstances surrounding the Bondi terror attack and what was known about the shooters in the months and years prior.
The inquiry will also hear evidence from Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt and Leanne McCusker from the New South Wales Police Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command.
Security arrangements at the Bondi Chanukah by the Sea event will also be a focus, with representatives of Jewish organisation, the Community Security Group (CSG), also set to give evidence under a pseudonym.
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific intelligence was known about the gunmen prior to the attack?
- How effectively was this information utilized and shared by security agencies?
- Were current counterterrorism powers, systems, and processes adequate?
- What were the specific security arrangements for the Chanukah by the Sea event?
