Last week, Anthony Albanese announced a royal commission – something he’d spent nearly a month arguing against.

Now, former High Court justice Virginia Bell will lead an inquiry into the Bondi terror attack and the rise of antisemitism in Australia.

It’s a major shift for the Prime Minister – one that raises questions about how he makes decisions and how he handles pressure.

Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on the scope of the royal commission, the political fallout of Albanese’s reversal and the risk that it could all lead to deeper division.

 

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Guest: Press gallery journalist Karen Middleton

Photo: AAP Image/Lukas Coch

Last week, Anthony Albanese announced a royal commission &ndash; something he&rsquo;d spent nearly a month arguing against.
Now, former High Court justice Virginia Bell will lead an inquiry into the Bondi terror attack and the rise of antisemitism in Australia.
It&rsquo;s a major shift for the Prime Minister &ndash; one that raises questions about how he makes decisions and how he handles pressure.
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on the scope of the royal commission, the political fallout of Albanese&rsquo;s reversal and the risk that it could all lead to deeper division.
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If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.
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Guest: Press gallery journalist Karen Middleton
Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas Coch

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Why Albanese changed his mind about Bondi

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