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Dennis Richardson shocked the Jewish community by resigning from the royal commission.

The royal commission already looked rushed. Now it’s ‘embarrassment all round’

Dennis Richardson could have carried on for a few more weeks and done his best. If he felt overpaid, he could have taken a pay cut. But there’s plenty of blame to go around.

  • Matthew Knott

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Former High Court judge Virginia Bell is required to deliver an interim report by April 30.

Tight deadline, a criminal trial and tech issues: Royal commission off to a rocky start

Virginia Bell delivered a reality check on the royal commission’s first day. She is operating in a constrained environment and cannot make everyone happy. 

  • Matthew Knott
Anthony Albanese announced that Virginia Bell would be at the head of the royal commission.

Sydney silk appointed as royal commission’s lead lawyer as inquiry gets under way

As the counsel assisting, Richard Lancaster, SC, will become the antisemitism inquiry’s most prominent public face next to commissioner Justice Virginia Bell.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos
index for final daily Bondi attack vigil. Thousands gather and hear rendition of Waltzing Matilda, dedicated to 10 year old Matilda.

Thousands gather to hear Waltzing Matilda rendition for 10-year-old Bondi victim

One month on from the terror attack, thousands converged at Bondi Pavilion for the final daily vigil, shining lights to commemorate the 15 victims who were killed.

  • Cindy Yin
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Wilcox cartoon was divisive – and we apologise for the hurt it has caused

Although there is no place in this country for hate speech, there must be room for people to express their views on politics and world events.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a federal royal commission.

PM refuses to admit he may have made a mistake resisting royal commission

He flagged the high legal stakes of running the highest form of national inquiry alongside an active court case for the first time.

  • Brittany Busch and Patrick Begley
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A menorah frames flowers laid in grief a week after the December 14 massacre at Bondi Beach. Calls have grown for a deeper investigation of the attack.

Everything you need to know about the federal Bondi royal commission

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s announcement comes after weeks of pressure, and is a major backdown from his previous refusal to hold a Commonwealth inquiry.

  • Brittany Busch and Mike Foley
Virginia Bell has been flagged by Labor figures as in the frame to lead a potential royal commission.

Who is Virginia Bell, the former justice who will lead the Bondi royal commission?

The former High Court judge has been a public defender, a Supreme Court judge, an ABC radio host and performed in comedy on TV.

  • Brittany Busch and Rob Harris
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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
Former High Court judge Virginia Bell sought to hear directly from Scott Morrison about the secret ministries affair.

Former PM’s accounts of his decisions ‘difficult to reconcile’: Bell

Former High Court justice Virginia Bell, who sought to hear in person from Scott Morrison about his secret ministries, had to rely heavily on press conferences and Facebook posts.

  • Shane Wright