Retaliation Forces Australia to Shield Antisemitism Inquiry Witnesses

Witnesses testifying before Australia's Royal Commission on Antisemitism faced antisemitic attacks after giving evidence, leading to criminal charges against a NSW man for sending offensive emails to one witness. The targeting prompted National Legal Aid to establish a dedicated legal assistance service supporting people engaging with the inquiry. The retaliation raises procedural questions about witness security as the commission continues hearings across Australian cities through July.