Bondi terror attack
Coverage of Bondi terror attack in the Nexus archive.
- NSW police deputy commissioner says letting Jewish security group carry guns could be seen as ‘favouritism’
The New South Wales police deputy commissioner has opposed calls to arm private security at Jewish events, while the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion is examining security measures for the Jewish community. The Community Security Group (CSG) has requested to be armed following the Bondi terror attack.
- Georgie Purcell facing antisemitic and misogynistic abuse due to having Jewish partner, commission hears
Georgie Purcell is facing antisemitic and misogynistic abuse linked to her Jewish partner, as discussed in a royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. The inquiry highlights online hate speech, with data showing factual reports rapidly turning into conspiracy theories and spikes in antisemitic and anti-Muslim hate following the Bondi terror attack.
- ABC and SBS to appear at antisemitism royal commission after complaints of ‘unbalanced’ Middle East coverage
Representatives from ABC and SBS will be called as witnesses to the royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion after complaints about their Middle East coverage. The inquiry, established following the Bondi terror attack, has received 'highly critical' submissions regarding the broadcasters' reporting.
- Neo-Nazi group White Australia loses bid for temporary immunity from hate laws
Neo-Nazi group White Australia lost its bid for temporary immunity from anti-hate laws in a high court decision. The court dismissed the group's injunction attempt against its designation as a prohibited hate group.
- Neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network criminalised under hate laws passed after Bondi terror attack
The Australian government has banned the neo-Nazi group National Socialist Network (also known as White Australia) under hate legislation passed following the Bondi terror attacks. The listing makes it a criminal offense to support, fund, train, recruit, or join the group, with penalties up to 15 years imprisonment. Home affairs minister Tony Burke states the ban will prevent the group from organizing and may stop future extremist rallies.
- After blows to his anti-protest laws, Minns considers retreat from ‘globalise the intifada’ ban
NSW Premier Chris Minns may abandon plans to ban the slogan 'globalise the intifada' following a legal challenge in Queensland. Initially determined to prohibit the phrase after the Bondi terror attack, Minns now ties the ban's fate to the outcome of the Queensland case, signaling a potential retreat from the policy.
- ‘Not a personal attack’: gun lobby targets marginal Labor seats at NSW election over post-Bondi reforms
The Australian Recreation Union (ARU) is targeting marginal Labor seats in the 2023 New South Wales election, supporting candidates who oppose post-Bondi terror attack gun control reforms. The group has recruited campaign managers in 17 'vulnerable' electorates, including Premier Chris Minns' Kogarah seat and Police Minister Yasmin Catley's Swansea seat.