Headlines: Antisemitism royal commission hearings begin

Headlines: Antisemitism royal commission hearings begin

From The Daily Aus by The Daily Aus

May 4, 2026 · 4 min

About this episode

The episode covers the start of public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism, foreign relations discussions, and recent news events.

Today's headlines include: Public hearings for the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion have begun in Sydney, with the daughter of a Bondi terror attack victim appearing as the first witness. Foreign Minister Penny Wong has dismissed suggestions Australia could lease submarines from Japan if the AUKUS deal fails, during a visit from the Asian nation's leader. A British tanker has reportedly been hit in the Strait of Hormuz, shortly after U.S. President Donald Trump said his country would start helping ships stranded in the Gulf.  And today’s good news: The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has named its 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Hosts: Emma Gillespie and Lucy Tassell Producer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA? Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter Subscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us…

People in this episode

Hosts: Emma Gillespie, Lucy Tassell

Topics covered

  • antisemitism
  • royal commission
  • foreign relations
  • submarines
  • good news
  • Australia

Keywords

  • antisemitism
  • Royal Commission
  • Penny Wong
  • AUKUS
  • Strait of Hormuz
  • ARIA
  • Hall of Fame

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Places: Australia, Sydney, Bondi, Strait of Hormuz

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