Antisemitism royal commission LIVE: NSW police chiefs to give evidence as details around Bondi Beach shooting examined
The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism resumed in Sydney to examine the Bondi Beach shooting that resulted in 15 deaths. NSW Police admitted they did not conduct a risk assessment for the event, despite warnings from a Jewish security group about potential terror threats. The attack was described as a 'surprise attack' with no prior intelligence indicating an imminent threat.
- ▪The Royal Commission is investigating the circumstances surrounding the Bondi Beach shooting.
- ▪NSW Police did not conduct a risk assessment for the Chanukah by the Sea event despite warnings.
- ▪ASIO has shifted focus from terrorism to espionage but continues to investigate all threats.
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9.31amRoyal Commission resumes after ‘surprise attack’ evidenceBy The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism resumes at 10am today in Sydney, following a day of evidence from police and intelligence bosses who were quizzed about the lead-up to the horrific terror attack at Chanukah By The Sea, in December, that saw 15 innocents shot dead at Bondi Beach.Tributes left at Bondi Beach after the terror attack.Flavio BrancaleoneIf you missed yesterday’s hearing, here’s what emerged:NSW Police conceded they did not conduct a risk assessment for Chanukah by the Sea 2025 at Bondi Beach, where 15 people were allegedly shot dead by ISIS terrorists.Intelligence and law enforcement agencies said they had no information indicating an attack was imminent at Bondi Beach, with counsel assisting describing it…
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