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Anti-Semitism probe to hear Jewish 'lived experiences'

An anti-Semitism royal commission will focus on defining terms and the lived experiences of Jewish Australians across two weeks of initial hearings in May.

AAP

‘Cannot wait until December’: Dennis Richardson calls for urgency over Bondi attack failures after quitting inquiry

Former spy chief says recommendations regarding intelligence agencies shouldn’t wait for royal commission’s final report

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Dennis Richardson’s exit puts antisemitism royal commissioner under more pressure

By personality and at his stage in life, Dennis Richardson is a man who, on occasion, stands on his dignity.

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'Surplus to requirements': ex-top spy quits Bondi probe

Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has revealed the trigger for his sudden resignation from the anti-Semitism royal commission, weeks before a report is due.

AAP

Australia begins sweeping public inquiry probing antisemitism after Bondi Beach killings

A federal inquiry has begun into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival

The Independent UK

Australia begins antisemitism inquiry after Bondi Beach killings

Landmark royal commission inquiry will have limited scope due to ongoing criminal proceedings

The Independent UK

Full details of Bondi attack won’t be heard by royal commission, inquiry head says at first public hearing

Virginia Bell says scope of inquiry will be reduced to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings

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Bondi attack inquiry to map plan to curb religious hate

Focusing on anti-Semitism is a necessary first step to improving social cohesion, says the head of the royal commission launched after the Bondi terror attack.

AAP

Secrecy option to protect alleged Bondi gunman's rights

Parts of a royal commission into anti-Semitism following the Bondi terror attack could be hidden from the public, a legal expert says.

AAP

View from The Hill: Albanese’s backflip on royal commission is a humiliating own goal

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prides himself with being in tune with the public mood. But in holding out for weeks against a royal commission into antisemitism he misjudged that mood, making Thursday’s backdown on his hardline opposition a humiliation for him.

The Conversation

What will the royal commission after the Bondi attack look at and how will it work?

Anthony Albanese has called a federal inquiry after weeks of pressure – including from his own caucus. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Albanese Announces Royal Commission Into Antisemitism In Wake Of Bondi Terror Attacks

"Here in Australia, light will always triumph over darkness."

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Afternoon Update: PM confirms royal commission after Bondi attack; Victoria braces for worst fire risk in six years; and a nervy Ashes finale

PM appoints former high court justice Virginia Bell to lead federal inquiry into antisemitism and social cohesion after weeks of pressure

The Guardian - AU

Albanese announces royal commission after Bondi attack as he defends not calling inquiry earlier

Prime minister confirms commission on antisemitism and social cohesion after initially resisting demands for a broad national inquiry

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Third Labor MP breaks ranks to urge Albanese to call royal commission into Bondi attack

Michelle Ananda-Rajah ‘wholeheartedly’ calls for national inquiry as expectations grow prime minister will relent on previous position

AAP

State celebrates major milestone for women in politics

Pioneering politician Millicent Preston-Stanley is in the spotlight a century after becoming the first woman elected to Australia's largest state parliament.

AAP

Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral

Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.

The New Daily

Was Scott Morrison’s censure speech a swan song?

Scott Morrison was the first former PM to be censured by the lower house while in Parliament.

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The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison falsely claimed he lacked powers to help Biloela family

Former PM said decision on Murugappan family was in immigration minister’s hands, despite being sworn in to administer home affairs at the time

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Scott Morrison makes parliamentary history – for the worst of reasons

Among the slew of mostly predictable speeches that culminated in the first-ever House of Representatives censure of a former prime minister, one stood out.

The Independent UK

Australian Parliament censures former prime minister

Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has listed his achievements in government including standing up to a “bullying" China as he unsuccessfully argued against being censured by the Parliament for secretly amassing multiple ministerial powers

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison becomes first former Australian prime minister to be censured by parliament

Former PM claims he would have answered truthfully if asked about any of the secret ministries he held and repeated past defence of arrangements

AAP

Liberal MP supports Morrison censure

A Liberal backbencher says she is 'deeply disappointed' by the lack of apology from former prime minister Scott Morrison about his secret ministry appointments.

The Canberra Times

'Political stunt': Morrison faces rare parliamentary action

Labor is expected to introduce the rare censure motion on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

‘Eroded public trust’: text of Scott Morrison censure motion revealed as colleagues back former PM

But one opposition MP, Bridget Archer, says she is ‘inclined’ to support Labor push against the former prime minister

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