The Bondi Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion has begun hearing evidence, but serious questions are already emerging about how that evidence is being tested.
Michael West examines claims made before the commission, the role of pro Israel lobby groups, the media’s treatment of anecdote as fact, and whether a process meant to strengthen social cohesion risks doing the opposite.
Anti Semitism is real and must be taken seriously. But if a Royal Commission elevates untested claims, hearsay and political narratives without proper scrutiny, the public deserves to ask, where is the evidence?
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Articles mentioned:
Bondi Royal Commission. What this report refuses to see
The Bondi massacre interim report is out. Don’t mention the G word
The Bondi massacre interim report is out. Don’t mention the G word
Antisemitism. The Royal Conflation Commission is in session
Antisemitism Royal Commission dilemma: not all Jews think the same
Antisemitism Royal Commission dilemma: not all Jews think the same
Cairo Takeaway stunt. Building antisemitism one caper at the time
Cairo Takeaway stunt. Building antisemitism one caper at the time
NSW antisemitism inquiry. Jewish organisations reject Zionist claims
NSW antisemitism inquiry. Jewish organisations reject Zionist claims
Facts and evidence missing in claims about increasing antisemitism
Facts and evidence missing in claims about increasing antisemitism
Israel lobby law firm jags plum role in Bondi Royal Commission
Israel lobby law firm jags plum role in Bondi Royal Commission
Israel aligned law firm appointed to Antisemitism Royal Commission, no tender
Israel-aligned law firm appointed to Antisemitism Royal Commission, no tender
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Chapters
00:00: Is the Royal Commission becoming a farce?
02:31: The anonymous Nazi salute claim
05:14: Untested evidence and no further questions
07:03: Gilbert and Tobin, the Israel lobby and process concerns
10:22: Virginia Bell questions Israel criticism
18:29: Protest, genocide claims and antisemitism
22:29: Palestinians, animals and the paradox
24:09: Leaving Australia for Israel
25:36: Social cohesion or whitewash?
Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
