Antisemitism inquiry pushes gun reform after Bondi Beach attack

Australia's royal commission into antisemitism released an interim report after the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack that killed 15 people, urging prioritised gun reform, extended police protection for Jewish events, and stronger counter-terrorism measures. It noted a high security alert before the attack and cited gaps between police resource requests and deployment. The commission backs nationally consistent firearms reforms, a gun buyback, review of joint counter-terrorism teams, and making the counter-terrorism commissioner’s role full‑time, with five recommendations kept confidential for national security. Prime Minister Albanese said the government would implement all recommendations, while noting no urgent changes were identified.