The royal commission revealed the breadth of antisemitism in Australia – but key opportunities were missed | Michael Visontay

Key gatekeepers, and even the prime minister, should have faced more questions over what can be done to address rising hatred From the moment the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, belatedly announced the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, he clearly wanted the inquiry to be short and tightly focuss

Australia’s Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has ended its public hearings after months of evidence about antisemitism, extremism and the Bondi Beach terror attack. The commission was established in January following the attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi on December 14 2025, which killed 15

The commission has developed an extraordinary truth-telling process.

The commission has developed an extraordinary truth-telling process.

After more than 60 days of public hearings, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has come to an emotional close.

Following the conclusion of testimony, the commission, headed by former High Court justice Virginia Bell, will convene to draft the final report, expected to be ready by December.