Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
Your story deserves to be heard.
This is Australia’s first Royal Commission on antisemitism.
More than 20,000 stories were put on the record.
Behind every submission is a person who chose to speak up. Thank you for showing up, and thank you for sharing your story.
To everyone who shared their experience, supported someone else, hosted a workshop, attended an event, or encouraged a loved one to make a submission: thank you.
The submissions process may be over, but the Commission's work is just beginning. We'll be with you every step of the way.
Thousands of stories. Countless conversations. One community determined to be heard.
What comes next?
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The Royal Commission is holding its fourth block of public hearings from 13 to 17 July 2026 in Melbourne.
This hearing block will focus on antisemitism in Australian universities and examine:
Lived experiences of antisemitism and its impacts on Jewish students and academics at Australian universities.
Responses by universities to combat antisemitism experienced by students and academics.
Reports, surveys and studies addressing the nature and prevalence of, and responses to, antisemitism at Australian universities and other educational institutions.
Hearings will also examine how universities are responding and what further measures may be required to ensure campuses remain safe, respectful and inclusive for all members of the community.
Tune into the livestream: Public Hearing Block 4
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The Royal Commission will hold its fifth block of public hearings in Melbourne between Monday 20 July to Friday 24 July 2026, before continuing in Sydney on Monday 27 July 2026.
This block will focus on hearing evidence relating to security arrangements for the Jewish community. The Commission will examine:
The security needs of Jewish institutions, events and leaders
The role of Community Security Groups (CSGs) in Australia and overseas
Coordination between law enforcement agencies and CSGs
Government funding for protective security
Police data collection relevant to assessing security risks
Emergency preparedness and resilience training for police and communities.
Hearings will be livestreamed on the Royal Commission website, however some evidence relating to operationally sensitive matters may be heard in closed sessions.
Tune into the livestream: Public Hearing Block 5
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The Royal Commission will hold its sixth public hearing block in Sydney between Tuesday 28 July 2026 to Friday 31 July 2026.
This hearing block will examine the guidance, training and policy frameworks used to respond to and prevent antisemitism across a range of sectors.
The Commission will consider how governments and institutions can strengthen social cohesion through education, workplace practices and policy, with a focus on government agencies, the healthcare sector, schools, and the arts and creative industries.
Tune into the livestream: Public Hearing Block 6
Submissions to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion are now closed.
The Royal Commission will continue to conduct hearings to collect evidence relevant to its inquiry. Here is what you can expect:
Public Hearing Block 1
From 4 to 14 May 2026, the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion held its first block of public hearings in Sydney. Over eight days, more than fifty witnesses stepped forward to give evidence about their lived experience with antisemitism.
We are deeply grateful to every person who had the courage to do so.
4-15 May 2026, Sydney
Public Hearing Block 2
From 25 to 27 May 2026, the Commission hosted its second block of public hearings. Hearings held between 28 May and 12 June 2026 were closed to the public to avoid prejudice to national security and/or the ongoing criminal proceedings relating to the Bondi attack.
This block examined the circumstances surrounding the attack at Bondi on 14 December 2025, with a particular focus on terrorism threat level and security environment in the lead up.
25 May - 12 June 2026, Sydney
Public Hearing Block 3
From 29 June to 10 July 2026, the Commission hosted its third block of public hearings. This block examined the spread of antisemitism and other forms of hateful speech online, in broadcasting, and in traditional media.
29 June - 10 July 2026, Sydney
If you’re comfortable doing so, please share your submission with us. This will help us get a better understanding and track the range of issues being raised by members of the community with the Royal Commission. All materials will be de-identified.
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Help us gain a better understanding and track the range of issues members of the community are raising with the Royal Commission.
Submissions shared with us may also be shared with the Executive Council of Australian Jewry (ECAJ) to assist their production of an Annual Antisemitism Report. These reports record antisemitic incidents and discourse over a 12-month period ending 30 September each year.
By sharing your submissions with us, we can ensure there is no lost incident / discourse data and maximise our community’s ability to identify trends, themes, and possible solutions to antisemitism.
We will always ask for your permission to share your submission with the Executive Council of Australian Jewry. If you choose to share your submission with us, you can request for it to remain anonymous or confidential.
For more information about the Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s annual report, please visit its website.
Support & Resources
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If you’re unsure about any part of the process, reach out and we’ll help point you in the right direction.
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Understand what the Royal Commission is, what it’s examining, who can submit, and what happens with your submission once it’s received.
Visit the Commission’s website or our About the Commission page to learn more.
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If you have concerns about confidentiality or liability, legal advice is available from the Jewish Centre for Law & Justice.
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Recounting antisemitism can mean visiting moments that were confronting or painful. If you need to talk to someone, wellbeing and emotional support are available.
You don't have to do this alone. Depending on what you need, there are different kinds of support available.
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ShareYourStory was created so that every Australian - regardless of how “significant” their experience may feel - has the tools and confidence to participate in this historic process.
Recounting antisemitism can mean revisiting moments that were confronting or painful. We’ve designed this site to be clear, supportive and accessible at every step. Community support is available is here.
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