Summary
Australia has started a royal commission to investigate antisemitism after a shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured 40. The inquiry, led by former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, will look into antisemitism's causes and the events leading up to the attack. Reports from the inquiry are expected by April and December next year.
Key Facts
- Australia began a royal commission to examine antisemitism after the Bondi Beach shootings.
- The shootings resulted in 15 deaths and 40 injuries.
- Virginia Bell, a former High Court Justice, leads the inquiry.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese initially resisted federal inquiry calls but agreed under public pressure.
- An interim report is due by April, with a full report expected by December, the attack's anniversary.
- The inquiry will avoid topics that might affect ongoing court cases.
- One shooter was killed by police, while the other, Naveed Akram, faces numerous charges.
