🇦🇺 royal commission

A royal commission in Australia is a powerful public inquiry established by the government to investigate matters of significant national importance. The term is currently trending due to the release of an interim report from a royal commission into antisemitism, which has brought scrutiny to NSW Police's handling of a Hanukkah event in Bondi. These commissions are typically formed to examine complex issues, gather evidence, and provide recommendations for policy or legislative change.