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Virginia Bell
Coverage of Virginia Bell in the Nexus archive.
Australian federal policeorganization1Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesionorganization1Jewish Australianstopic1antisemitismtopic1online hate messagestopic1Queenslandplace1New South Walesplace1Bondi royal commissionorganization1Anthony Albaneseperson1national gun buybacktopic1Wieambellaplace1
- Jewish Australians report harassment and intimidation after giving evidence at antisemitism royal commission
Jewish Australians have reported increased online harassment and intimidation after testifying at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion. Commissioner Virginia Bell noted a 'dramatic increase in online hate messages' and confirmed at least one case was referred to the Australian federal police.
- Queensland rejects key Bondi report recommendation as Albanese’s gun buyback flounders
Queensland has rejected key recommendations from the Bondi royal commission's interim report on a national gun buyback plan, arguing it fails to address keeping firearms out of criminals' hands. The report criticized delays in establishing a national gun register after the 2022 Wieambella police killings, urging faster action from federal and state governments.