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Antisemitism royal commission ends hearings but delays report to avoid ‘distraction’ from Bondi anniversary

The Guardian World Wednesday 26 August 2026, 03:55 UTC By Ben Doherty 1 min read
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Commissioner Virginia Bell resists push to extend antisemitism inquiry noting need for timely recommendationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCommissioner Virginia Bell says she will delay – by four days – handing down her final report into antisemitism and social cohesion, in order not to distract from commemorations of the Bondi terror attack. On Wednesday, the last day of public hearings of the royal...

Commissioner Virginia Bell resists push to extend antisemitism inquiry noting need for timely recommendations

Commissioner Virginia Bell says she will delay – by four days – handing down her final report into antisemitism and social cohesion, in order not to distract from commemorations of the Bondi terror attack.

On Wednesday, the last day of public hearings of the royal commission, Bell resisted a public push to extend the commission’s work.

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