Overview
- Former High Court justice Virginia Bell will lead the inquiry, which will examine antisemitism’s drivers, agency responses, the Bondi attack and ways to strengthen social cohesion.
- The separate Dennis Richardson review into intelligence and law‑enforcement performance is being incorporated, with interim findings expected in April.
- Cabinet has approved the terms of reference, tasking the commission to deliver its conclusions by December 14, 2026.
- The government is preparing to recall parliament this month to advance a gun buyback, tougher hate‑speech laws, a child‑radicalisation offence and expanded visa‑cancellation powers.
- Some Jewish leaders, including Josh Frydenberg, object to Bell’s appointment, and the prime minister has assured the inquiry will not prejudice ongoing criminal investigations.