Criticism Flies as PM Stands by Decision Against Anti-Semitism Royal Commission

Politicians say a Royal Commission into Australian anti-Semitism is the only suitable option as Albanese announces departmental reviews instead.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends memorial for Bondi victims on Dec. 21, 2025. Izhar Khan/Getty Images

Despite harsh criticism, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his decision to hold off on a Royal Commission into anti-Semitism.

Addressing those criticisms in a media conference on Dec. 22, the Prime Minister said timeliness was a factor in order to have developmental reviews in place of a Royal Commission.