Albanese announces royal commission into the Bondi terror attack

ALBANESE ROYAL COMMISSION ANNOUNCEMENT

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, January 8, 2026. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack. After weeks of resisting increasing calls for a federal inquiry, he confirmed on Thursday afternoon, following a cabinet meeting, that a Commonwealth royal commission would be established. The inquiry will focus on antisemitism and social cohesion and will be led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, 74.


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