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Businessman Steven Lowy backs arming of Jewish security group
Key takeaways
- Steven Lowy gave evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion on Monday.
- Prominent Jewish businessman Steven Lowy has backed the arming of Community Security Group NSW (CSG NSW), which provides volunteer support at events and institutions.
- He said "the tragedy would have been far smaller" if armed security was at the Bondi Beach event attacked by gunmen in December.
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Steven Lowy gave evidence at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion on Monday. (ABC News)
Prominent Jewish businessman Steven Lowy has backed the arming of Community Security Group NSW (CSG NSW), which provides volunteer support at events and institutions.
He said "the tragedy would have been far smaller" if armed security was at the Bondi Beach event attacked by gunmen in December.
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