00:00Having bowed to pressure and called a national Royal Commission.
00:06I have listened to people.
00:09The Prime Minister is still copying criticism.
00:12He gave us a litany of excuses about why this Royal Commission could not happen.
00:17Anthony Albanese arguing he needed time to secure buy-in from New South Wales.
00:23We had to get the agreement of New South Wales to not have two Royal Commissions.
00:27It was the Prime Minister's decision.
00:29How are you going Chris?
00:31Visiting emergency councillors at Bondi Beach.
00:33The New South Wales Premier says a further enquiry separate to a national Royal Commission is still on the table.
00:41I'm not ruling out having our own enquiry.
00:44Obviously not a Royal Commission about specific issues to do with New South Wales if we need quick answers.
00:49That includes examining a request by Jewish security organisation CSG to station armed guards at more Jewish events.
00:58It may be particularly in relation to CSG advice to New South Wales police and the arming of CSG that we might need immediate information.
01:07Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, one of the loudest voices calling for a national enquiry, now backing the Prime Minister's pick of Royal Commissioner.
01:16Now that Virginia Bell has been appointed, the Jewish community will get behind her.
01:21But some Muslim leaders say a Royal Commission that focuses on anti-Semitism could miss a golden opportunity.
01:28I would definitely hope that we look at all forms of bigotry and hatred and racism.
01:33Formalities are underway, with the Governor-General today signing the documents to establish the Royal Commission.
01:40While the enquiry is confirmed, the Government is continuing to consult on proposed hate speech and gun laws.
01:48States and territories have today discussed the reforms, with the Government still hoping to recall Parliament early to pass the legislation.
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