(Sydney, January 26, 2026) — Calls are mounting for a royal commission into the handling of the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, with more than 120 business leaders adding their voices to the demand.
Growing pressure on the Albanese government to launch a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the Bondi Junction attack.
- More than 120 business leaders have publicly called for a royal commission into the Bondi Junction attack.
- The calls follow similar demands from other groups and individuals in the wake of the incident.
- The Australian government is facing increasing pressure to respond to the calls for a formal inquiry.
A growing chorus of voices is demanding a Commonwealth royal commission into the Bondi Junction stabbing attack, with over 120 business leaders joining the call for a formal inquiry, according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Calls for a Royal Commission
The Australian reports that calls for a royal commission are intensifying, framing the issue as a matter of “core business” for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The Age also published an editorial arguing that a Commonwealth royal commission is needed to address the issues raised by the attack.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported that the business leaders described the attack as “a national crisis” and believe a royal commission is necessary to understand the factors that contributed to the tragedy and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Albanese Under Notice
The Australian also reported that the nation is “wounded” and that Prime Minister Albanese is “on notice” regarding the calls for a royal commission. The publication suggests the government is facing significant pressure to address the concerns raised by the attack and the public’s demand for accountability.
“A national crisis”: Scores of business leaders unite to back Bondi royal commission — The Sydney Morning Herald
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by The Australian, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, The Age, and The Sydney Morning Herald and added independent analysis and context.
