Today’s witnesses
Eight witnesses are expected to give evidence on Friday about their experiences of antisemitism in Australia.
They include Mia Kline, Aaron Guttman, Maya Hockey and Sharonne Blum, along with four others granted permission to testify anonymously.
This first block of public hearings – which continues next week – focuses on the definition and nature of antisemitism, its manifestations, its impact on people’s lives, and how it is measured.
You can view the proceedings here.
Day five of hearings to begin at 10am
Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the fifth day of this first block of public hearings held by the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion.
Yesterday Commissioner Virginia Bell, a former High Court judge, heard from witnesses working in diverse fields – including sport, media, nursing and the union movement – about the impact of antisemitism on their lives.
Jillian Segal, the Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism, also gave evidence, testifying that antisemitism had become “almost fashionable”.
“If someone that they follow online, an influencer, is of that view, they adopt that view,” Segal said.
The hearings continue in Sydney today and are set to resume at 10am.
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