Joint statement: Business welcomes Government’s establishment of Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion
- Jan 9
- 2 min read
Major employers of Australia’s business community strongly welcome the Federal Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion, following the tragic events at Bondi Beach.
The establishment of a federal Royal Commission, led by former High Court justice, the Honourable Virginia Bell, recognises the importance of a coordinated, whole-of-nation response.
As business representatives, we recognise the central role that safe, inclusive and cohesive communities and workplaces play in Australia’s social and economic success. Our workplaces bring together people from diverse backgrounds every day and are deeply representative of the communities found across our nation.
Without safe and cohesive communities and workplaces, it is not possible to deliver prosperity for all Australians, which is the ultimate goal underpinning the advocacy and efforts of our organisations.
A federal Royal Commission provides an opportunity to learn and understand what happened, identify what needs to be done differently, and bring Australians together in the shared goal of preventing future tragedy.
A federal Royal Commission also addresses limitations of existing approaches, and the findings and recommendations of the Commission can build on the work already undertaken by Federal, State and Territory governments, and contribute to a consistent and effective response to antisemitism across the country.
We strongly welcome the incorporation of the Richardson Review into this Royal Commission and the reporting date of 14 December 2026, ensuring Australia can act decisively, comprehensively, and without delay.
In tandem, Business representatives will continue to work constructively with the Federal Government and Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal, to identify and implement concrete actions to help stamp out antisemitism.
We welcome the Government’s leadership in establishing the Royal Commission and stand ready to work with the Government throughout the process.
This joint statement is on behalf of:
Australian Banking Association
Australian Industry Group
Australian Institute of Company Directors
Australian Retailers Association
Business Council of Australia
Council of Small Business Organisations Australia
Insurance Council of Australia
Master Builders Australia
Minerals Council of Australia
Property Council of Australia
This is an important and timely statement. It's commendable to see so many major Australian business organizations uniting in support of a Royal Commission into antisemitism and social cohesion. Creating safe and inclusive communities and workplaces is essential for everyone's well-being and for the nation's prosperity. For businesses wanting to ensure fair treatment, especially those in highly regulated industries, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities, and to seek fair and unbiased information; you might find useful resources at https://fair-go-australia.com/.
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