Royal Commission Update
The Royal Commission’s first public hearing took place in Sydney at 10:30 am on 24 February 2026, with Commissioner the Hon Virginia Bell AC SC opening proceedings. The session was procedural, no evidence or witness testimony was presented. 1. Commission remit and process: Commissioner Bell outlined how the
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Royal Commission Update
Today, the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion begins its work with Commissioner Virginia Bell AC SC officially presiding over proceedings at 10:30 am, Tuesday 24th Feb. The Muslim Vote (TMV) will actively monitor and engage with the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion from the outset.
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