Last week (Jan. 8), Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that in response to the December terrorist attack in Bondi, he is establishing a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. He said in part:
The Royal Commission will cover four key areas, as set out in the Letters Patent.
Tackling antisemitism by investigating the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in institutions and society, and its key drivers in Australia, including ideologically and religiously motivated extremism and radicalisation.
Making recommendations that will assist law enforcement, border control, immigration and security agencies to tackle antisemitism...
Examining the circumstances surrounding the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack....
Making any other recommendations ... for strengthening social cohesion in Australia and countering the spread of ideologically and religiously motivated extremism in Australia....
When Parliament returns the Government will also introduce new laws to criminalise hate speech and hate preachers, as well as deliver tougher gun laws....
The president of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement.
