Former High Court judge Virginia Bell will convene the commission at 10am.

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SITUATION

The Antisemitism royal commission is currently in its fifth day of hearings, where eight witnesses have shared their experiences regarding antisemitism in Australia. Among them is Sheina Gutnick, the daughter of Reuven Morrison, who was killed during a terror attack at Bondi Beach while attempting to protect others.

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KEY FACTS

The commission is expected to drill into the security environment before alleged IS terrorists opened fire at the Chanukah By The Sea festival, in December, killing 15 innocents.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will resume in Sydney today for a second set of hearings, 10 days since the first block concluded with the lived experience of Jews.
Among those to give evidence today are the head of Australia’s spy agency, Mike Burgess, Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt and NSW Police Counter Terror Commander Leanne McCusker.
Commissioner Virginia Bell is expected to question NSW Police about their decision to task just a handful of officers to the Chanukah By The Sea festival at Bondi Beach on December 14, at which 15 people were shot dead.
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HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The Royal Commission's hearings on antisemitism in Australia, focusing on the concerns of non-Jewish Australians, mark a pivotal moment in the nation's ongoing struggle against racial and religious discrimination.

This initiative is not an isolated effort but part of a broader movement to understand and mitigate the manifestations and impacts of antisemitism, a problem with deep historical roots and significant contemporary relevance in Australia. The immediate backdrop to these hearings is the Bondi Beach shooting incident on June 12, 2023.

Brief

Gutnick's testimony is significant as it marks the first public account from a victim's family member, highlighting the personal impact of antisemitism. The commission is particularly focused on gathering insights from non-Jewish Australians who are concerned about the rising tide of antisemitism in the country.

This inquiry aims to address the broader implications of antisemitism and social cohesion, as many witnesses have expressed their fears about the increasing hostility towards Jewish communities.

The royal commission is expected to continue its hearings, with more testimonies anticipated in the coming days, reflecting a growing concern within Australian society about the effects of antisemitism. As the commission progresses, it seeks to provide a platform for victims and their families to voice their experiences and advocate for accountability and change.

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