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Police rarely communicate directly with the nation's independent online safety regulator, resulting in knowledge gaps about hate speech, an inquiry has heard.
Police rarely communicate directly with the nation's independent online safety regulator, resulting in knowledge gaps about hate speech, an inquiry has heard.
Appearing before a royal commission into anti-Semitism on Thursday, NSW Police assistant commissioner Leanne McCusker said her team at times worked directly with platforms for take-down orders.
It means eSafety commissioner Julie Inman Grant does not always receive information about online anti-Semitic trends from police.
Ms McCusker said she probably "needed to give consideration" to providing more regular information to the commissioner.
The Western Australian police force had attempted to draft a memorandum of understanding with the eSafety commission between 2022 and 2024, but it had stalled.
WA deputy commissioner Kylie Whitely said since then, the force did not meet regularly with Ms Inman Grant's team and had not often contacted them about online hate.
"There's much to be said in terms of sitting down, having regular conversations, and collaborating," Ms Whitely said.
In Victoria, state police communicated with the e-safety commissioner on an "as needs basis", which were generally crisis situations requiring the…
Jewish Australians report harassment and intimidation after giving evidence at antisemitism royal commission
Jewish Australians report harassment and intimidation after giving evidence at antisemitism royal commission
<p>Commissioner says a number of witnesses reported ‘a dramatic increase in online hate messages’</p><p>Jewish Australians have reported a dramatic increase in harassment and intimidation online after giving evidence at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.</p><p>Before starting hearings on Tuesday morning the commissioner, Virginia Bell, said at least one instance had been referred to the Australian federal police.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/26/jewish-australians-report-harassment-intimidation-giving-evidence-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Continue reading...</a>
Witnesses at Australian antisemitism inquiry targeted with online hatred
Witnesses at Australian antisemitism inquiry targeted with online hatred
<p>Head of royal commission says Jewish people who gave evidence to forum have been subjected to online 'harassment and intimidation'; one case referred to police</p>
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Corroboration
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The spine · 2 facts corroborated across ≥2 opposed blocs
2×Jewish Australians reported a dramatic increase in harassment and intimidation online after giving evidence at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.
israelwestern
guardian“Jewish Australians have reported a dramatic increase in harassment and intimidation online after giving evidence at the royal commission on antisemitism and social cohesion.”
timesofisrael“Jewish people who gave evidence to forum have been subjected to online 'harassment and intimidation'”
2×Commissioner Virginia Bell said at least one instance of online harassment or intimidation had been referred to the Australian federal police.
israelwestern
guardian“Before starting hearings on Tuesday morning the commissioner, Virginia Bell, said at least one instance had been referred to the Australian federal police.”
timesofisrael“Head of royal commission says Jewish people who gave evidence to forum have been subjected to online 'harassment and intimidation'; one case referred to police”
Framing · 2 — loaded language surfaced (spin shown, not adopted)
guardian
“Commissioner says a number of witnesses reported ‘a dramatic increase in online hate messages’”
→ Commissioner said witnesses reported increased online hate messages.
timesofisrael
“Witnesses at Australian antisemitism inquiry targeted with online hatred”
→ Witnesses at Australian antisemitism inquiry were subjected to online harassment and intimidation.
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