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Australia launches Royal Commission into Bondi shooting

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Fri, 9 Jan 2026, 12:36pm
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Australia launches Royal Commission into Bondi shooting

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Fri, 9 Jan 2026, 12:36pm

A Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Bondi terrorist attacks is beginning, examining antisemitism and social cohesion. 

Gunmen killed 15 people at a Jewish event at the popular Sydney beach last month.  

Australia's Prime Minister has asked former High Court justice Virginia Bell to lead the Commonwealth Inquiry, with a report expected back by year's end. 

Australia Correspondent Murray Olds told Andrew Dickens the report will give recommendations regarding law enforcement, border control, immigration, and, very importantly, security and intelligence agencies.  

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