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Albanese softens resistance to royal commission into Bondi attack as pressure mounts


Law Council of Australia joined calls from families of victims, business community, sporting identities and some former Labor MPs to launch inquiry

Anthony Albanese has softened his resistance to a royal commission into the alleged Bondi terror shooting, opening the door to a national inquiry amid growing pressure, including from families of victims and some former Labor MPs.

While the prime minister insisted his priority was still on immediate steps, including a review of Australia’s intelligence and law enforcement agencies, he said he was speaking with Jewish community leaders to “examine everything else required” to respond to the 14 December attack, which left 15 victims dead.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/06/albanese-softens-resistance-to-royal-commission-into-bondi-attack-as-pressure-mounts-ntwnfb

Author : Josh Butler and Dan Jervis-Bardy

Publish date : 2026-01-06 05:35:00

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