Australian business leaders and public figures want a royal commission into antisemitism, radicalism, and the Bondi beach attack on December 14. Over 120 leaders signed an open letter, including ex-Reserve Bank governors Philip Lowe and Glenn Stevens, billionaire James Packer, and former Telstra CEO David Thodey. Sports stars, politicians, and university heads also joined. The letter says, “This is a national crisis, which requires a national response. This goes beyond politics, it’s about the future of our country.” They demand clear answers on how the attack happened and call to stop rising violence and harassment against the Australian Jewish community since October 7, 2023. That date marks Hamas’s deadly attack on southern Israel, killing over 1,000 people and taking 251 hostages, which led Israel to bomb Gaza, causing many Palestinian deaths. Meanwhile, senior Australian Catholics also want a broader inquiry. Archbishop Timothy Costelloe said the current review by former Asio boss Dennis Richardson is a start but urged for a wider investigation to address the deeper roots of antisemitism. The NSW government will hold its own royal commission, coordinating with federal agencies. But Prime Minister Albanese refuses a national royal commission. He supports the government’s departmental review led by Richardson and other security heads. Despite calls from Jewish groups, families of victims, and the human rights commissioner Lorraine Finlay, who said a national probe is “essential,” the Prime Minister stands firm on his decision.