Royal Commission: Why Bondi terror attack triggered Australia’s 'highest form of inquiry'

Waverley Council clean up the flower tribute site outside the Bondi Pavilion following last month's shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney. Source: AAP / DEAN LEWINS/AAPIMAGE

A Royal Commission into antisemitism and the circumstances surrounding the Bondi terror attack has raised questions about why this particular form of inquiry was chosen. This report explains what sets a Royal Commission apart from other inquiries, how it operates and the role politics and accountability play in shaping its impact.

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Published 20 January 2026 3:22pm

By Camille Bianchi

Presented by Itee Dewan

Source: SBS

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A Royal Commission into antisemitism and the circumstances surrounding the Bondi terror attack has raised questions about why this particular form of inquiry was chosen. This report explains what sets a Royal Commission apart from other inquiries, how it operates and the role politics and accountability play in shaping its impact.

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