Dennis Richardson will investigate the actions of security agencies and federal police. But critics argue only a royal commission can address the wider issue of antisemitism Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast With Anthony Albanese refusing calls for a commonwealth royal commission into the Bondi beach antisemitic terrorist attack, the task of uncovering any failings at the federal level will rest with a review led by the former spy chief Dennis Richardson. The prime minister insists a closed-door, five-month investigation rather than a years-long public inquiry is the best way to get quick answers and avoid inflaming social tensions in the wake of the 14 December massacre. Continue reading...