Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion is now underway.
Established by the Australian Government following the antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025, the Commission is led by former High Court Justice the Hon. Virginia Bell AC.
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WHAT IS THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON ANTISEMITISM AND SOCIAL COHESION?
The Royal Commission has been tasked with examining the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australia, the circumstances that led to the Bondi attack, and how governments, institutions and communities can strengthen social cohesion and respond more effectively to antisemitism.
As part of its work, the Commission is inviting individuals and organisations to make submissions about their experiences of antisemitism and its impacts.
The JCCV encourages members of the Victorian Jewish community to engage with this process where they feel comfortable. Sharing experiences can help ensure the Commission has a clear and honest understanding of how antisemitism is affecting Jewish Australians today.
The Royal Commission has been tasked with examining the nature and prevalence of antisemitism in Australia, the circumstances that led to the Bondi attack, and how governments, institutions and communities can strengthen social cohesion and respond more effectively to antisemitism.
As part of its work, the Commission is inviting individuals and organisations to make submissions about their experiences of antisemitism and its impacts.
The JCCV encourages members of the Victorian Jewish community to engage with this process where they feel comfortable. Sharing experiences can help ensure the Commission has a clear and honest understanding of how antisemitism is affecting Jewish Australians today.
MAKING A SUBMISSION
Submissions to the Royal Commission do not need to be written in legal language. What matters most is that they are personal, honest and reflect your lived experience.
In your submission, you may wish to include:
When and where the incident or pattern occurred
The setting involved, such as a school, university, workplace, online platform or community space
What happened, in your own words
How the experience affected you or others at the time and afterwards
Any ongoing impacts on your sense of safety, wellbeing, education, career or family life
Whether any action was taken and what the outcome was
You can also include supporting material if available, such as emails, screenshots, complaints or reports.
Every authentic submission, no matter how small it may seem, helps build a fuller picture of antisemitism in Australia.
Reflecting on your experience
If you are unsure where to begin, you may wish to reflect on:
Moments or incidents that have stayed with you over time
Words or behaviours that made you feel unsafe, singled out or excluded
Patterns you have noticed in a particular setting such as a school, campus, workplace or online space
How these experiences have affected your daily life, relationships, study, work or sense of belonging
You should only share what you feel comfortable sharing.
How to make a submission
Submissions can be made directly through the Royal Commission’s website.
The Commission is currently expected to accept submissions until at least the end of May 2026.
For those who would prefer additional legal guidance or support when preparing their submission, a dedicated pathway is available through the Jewish Centre for Law and Justice (JCLJ). This pathway allows stories to be gathered and prepared with appropriate legal oversight.
FACT SHEETS (HEBREW AND RUSSIAN)
National Legal Aid has prepared fact sheets about the Royal Commission, which they have translated to Hebrew and Russian.
SHARE YOUR STORY
ShareYourStory has been established by Jewish communal organisations to support the community throughout the Royal Commission process.
Its purpose is to provide clear, reliable information and practical tools so that individuals and organisations can share their experiences in a way that feels safe, informed and manageable.
The ShareYourStory website will continue to provide updates, resources and guidance as the Royal Commission progresses.
