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 Images12/22/2025|Updated: 12/22/2025Despite 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.Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.Author’s Selected Articles