'Critical players' unheard by antisemitism royal commission, MP says
A bid to extend the timeline of the royal commission on antisemitism and have the prime minister front the inquiry has failed to gain traction.
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, established following the Bondi Beach terror attack in December, has scrutinized antisemitism in Australia through public hearings. Up to 20,000 submissions and over 220 witnesses have been heard since May, with the commissioner, Virginia Bell AC SC, expected to submit her final report by December.
Liberal MP Julian Leeser has called for an extension of the inquiry's timeline, arguing that critical players have been overlooked and that key witnesses should be examined. The government has dismissed calls for an extension, with the commissioner maintaining her commitment to meeting the report deadline. Leeser urged the prime minister, Attorney-General, foreign minister, and other key officials to testify under oath about the issues that went wrong from the top.
The commission concluded public hearings the following week, with a focus on fostering social cohesion and addressing antisemitism in schools and universities.
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