The Bondi Royal Commission Is Due to Report in April. Here's What We Know

Royal Commission on Bondi attack raises questions of independence

As political pressure mounts, the royal commission into the Bondi attack is already facing scrutiny over its independence, scope and purpose.

The Bondi royal commission is due to report in April. Here's what we know

After growing calls for a royal commission into the Bondi terror attack, the prime minister has finally announced it would take place, saying it "was what Australia needs".

The Politics of Premature Adjudication: The Bondi Royal Commission

Royal commissions are often held to confirm the obvious and squeak for modest change. They offer no binding remedies, have no compellable powers against the government of the day, and can, despite claiming to be independent, be susceptible to interest groups. They are also expensive, laborious, often lengthy, and serve as a pacifying agent, absorbing pressure and enabling the governors of the day to delay action. Scott Prasser, a scholar long ve…

Six key questions the Bondi royal commission must answer

The royal commission must hold people responsible. This does not necessitate a descent into blame, but it does require clarity about who enabled harm, who failed to act.

A timeline of how the Bondi royal commission came about

A push for a federal royal commission into the Bondi massacre had been taking place for weeks. Now, finally, Anthony Albanese has got on board. The post A timeline of how the Bondi royal commission came about appeared first on Crikey.

Royal Commission in Australia After Bondi Attack, ICE Fatal Shooting

Daily news roundup for Friday, January 9: Senate votes to limit Trump on Venezuela, Tensions in Minneapolis rise over ICE fatal shooting, Australia's leader announces a royal commission into antisemitism after Bondi mass shooting. Video