Kellie Sloane
Leader of the Opposition
NSW Liberal Leader
Member for Vaucluse
I welcome today’s Interim Report of the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
The antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi was the worst terrorist attack our country has ever experienced. 15 people were killed and 40 more injured.
Today, my thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those no longer with us, our Jewish community and the many people in my local community who still live with the pain of that day.
Everyone has a moral obligation to stand with the Australian Jewish community to confront and eliminate antisemitism, and the work of the Royal Commission is an important part of that.
The recommendation that police procedures in respect to Operation Jewish High Holy Day be applied to other high-risk Jewish festivals and events should be adopted by the NSW Government immediately.
Jewish community members must feel protected as they celebrate their faith as is their right.
I'll continue to work with our Jewish community in the coming weeks and will have more to say as the Royal Commission process moves forward.