Josh Frydenberg
‘Evil dog, pig’: Jews targeted with vile abuse after appearing at royal commission
Witnesses appearing before the royal commission have faced calls to be sent to concentration camps, been labelled demonic and told to burn in hell.
- Matthew Knott
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Before I sign off from CBD, here are the stories behind the stories
As Stephen Brook calls time on his work as CBD columnist, he shares his more memorable encounters with Australia’s bold-faced names.
- Stephen Brook
- Opinion
- Antisemitism
As a Jew who knows antisemitism, I need answers, not the stifling of free speech
We’ve heard calls not only to investigate how the Bondi massacre occurred but to place universities, protest movements and migrants under suspicion.
- Max Kaiser
After the political storm, calm?
We now have a royal commission into antisemitism, so let’s put politics aside and let it carry out its work.
- Opinion
- Bondi shooting
Albanese has lost face and given ground. Ley should follow suit
The opposition leader’s approach, so far, has been combative. She should take this win on the Bondi shooting royal commission graciously.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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- Bondi shooting
‘I’ve taken the time to reflect’: Anthony Albanese bows to intense pressure, announces antisemitism royal commission
Former High Court judge Virginia Bell has been asked to deliver her final report before December 14 this year.
- Rob Harris and Matthew Knott
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- Bondi shooting
Former high court judge confirmed as commissioner despite Frydenberg objections
Anthony Albanese has stared down resistance from former treasurer Josh Frydenberg and appointed Virginia Bell to lead a royal commission into antisemitism.
- Rob Harris and Matthew Knott
- Analysis
- Bondi shooting
Cynicism about Frydenberg is familiar – and tempting. It’s also grossly uncharitable
The former treasurer’s speech at Bondi Beach this week did not sound like anything produced by the Australian political system in a long time. That was its power.
- Rob Harris
We need to grieve, not have a divisive and unruly debate
Political hostility in the wake of this massacre serves no one well and needs to stop.
Melbourne activists change plans after being warned not to use Bondi grief for protests
Activists have cancelled plans to hold an anti-Zionist gathering in Melbourne’s CBD on Saturday, but will hold an event on Monday instead.
- Grant McArthur and Chip Le Grand