Why rising terror threat levels could render the Bondi Royal Commission useless

Why rising terror threat levels could render the Bondi Royal Commission useless

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April 30, 2026 · 15 min · Episode 1900

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of rising terrorism threat levels on the Bondi Royal Commission's effectiveness, featuring insights from counter-terrorism expert Greg Barton.

The first report from the Royal Commission into Antisemitism has landed at a volatile moment.  Australia’s terrorism threat level is already listed as probable, and the war in Iran is adding new pressure to an already fragile security environment that risks fuelling grievances, inflaming extremism, and increasing the risk facing Jewish communities in the wake of the Bondi terror attack.  But the interim report leaves some of the hardest questions for later, including whether warnings before the attack were properly acted on and whether security agencies were on the same page when it came to identifying the threat.  Today, counter-terrorism expert Greg Barton on what the report reveals, and why the threat facing Australia may be growing faster than the systems built to stop it.    If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Counter-terrorism expert at Deakin University, Professor Greg Barton Photo:  AAP Image/Mick Tsikas See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Greg Barton

Topics covered

  • terrorism
  • antisemitism
  • security
  • extremism
  • Australia
  • Royal Commission

Keywords

  • terror threat
  • antisemitism
  • security agencies
  • extremism
  • Bondi Royal Commission
  • Greg Barton

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Deakin University

Places: Australia, Iran

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