Bondi royal commission: report calls for better policing of Jewish festivals after ‘high’ terror risk flagged for Hanukah event
Summary
A royal commission report found that New South Wales police did not fully assess the high terror threat to the December Chanukah festival at Bondi Beach. The report recommends better police coordination at Jewish events, updates to counter-terrorism roles and laws, and national gun control measures.Key Facts
- The Jewish community warned police of a high risk of attack at the Chanukah by the Sea festival in December.
- NSW police did not complete a full risk assessment for the event.
- The royal commission found no legal gaps that could have stopped the Bondi shooting.
- The commission suggests police should use the same procedures at all high-risk Jewish festivals.
- It recommends the federal counter-terrorism coordinator role become full-time.
- Nationally consistent gun laws and a gun buyback program are urged to improve safety.
- The report warns that conflicts involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran could increase threats to Australian Jews.
- Some recommendations are confidential and not publicly released.
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