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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds up the report on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion during a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

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Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform

Inquiry into antisemitic attack that left 15 dead in Sydney recommends gun reform

A government inquiry into a rise in antisemitism across Australia before two gunmen believed to be inspired by the Islamic State group allegedly killed 15 people at a Sydney Jewish festival in December has recommended that authorities prioritize gun reform.The government established the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion after father and son Sajid and Naveed Akram allegedly opened fire with legally-owned guns at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.The commissioner made 14 recommendations on Thursday in an interim report. The recommendations included the federal and state governments prioritise implementing nationally consistent gun laws and a gun buyback.