After weeks of pressure from the Opposition and Jewish groups, PM Albanese announced the Federal Royal Commission, which Opposition Leader Susan Ley called an important decision for the country.
Key Points
- PM Anthony Albanese announced the decision to establish a Federal Royal Commission following a cabinet meeting on 8 January 2026.
- The investigation will be led by former High Court justice Virginia Bell and will focus on issues of antisemitism and social cohesion.
- Both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Susan Ley attended the funeral in Sydney of former police detective Peter Meagher, who was killed while taking photographs at a Hanukkah event during the Bondi Beach attack on 14 December 2025.
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