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Scathing warning to people harassing royal commission witnesses
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- Virginia Bell says the royal commission is keeping a close eye on any instances of intimidation or harassment of witnesses.
- Dozens of witnesses have given evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion this month, providing examples of abuse they have received for being Jewish.
- Royal Commissioner Virginia Bell opened Tuesday's hearing by saying she was disturbed by the number of reports of continued abuse against lived experience witnesses who have spoken at the inquiry.
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Virginia Bell says the royal commission is keeping a close eye on any instances of intimidation or harassment of witnesses. (ABC News)
Link copied Share Share article. The royal commissioner examining antisemitism in Australia has issued a scathing warning to people who have intimidated and harassed witnesses who have given evidence to the inquiry.
Dozens of witnesses have given evidence to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion this month, providing examples of abuse they have received for being Jewish.
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