Opinion

EDITORIAL: The Government’s flimsy justifications for its refusal to hold a Federal royal commission into the Bondi terror attack are growing ever more incredulous and insulting to victims.

LARA WILLIAMS: There’s plenty of good news on emissions, if you look at the bigger picture.

This Sabalenka-Kygrios exhibition match did nothing for women athletes who have fought for equal pay and respect.

Free speech in Australia is increasingly regarded as a boutique luxury to maintain community harmony in a multicultural society. NSW Premier Chris Minns made that clear this week.

In this atmosphere of tension and sorrow, let Christmas be a circuit breaker. Reflect on the tragedy of what has occurred, but do not allow the anguish to engulf you.

JENI O’DOWD: Everyday life has resumed, but not cleanly. Something is off. I find myself randomly hugging my kids throughout the day and scanning crowds when I leave the house.

Not so long ago, humans believed that everything was enchanted. I can’t even say that most of us miss the magic, that’s how far removed we are from it.

DANE ELDRIDGE: For all his tremendous longevity in becoming Australia’s most decorated offie, is this curtains for the man they call the GOAT?

STEPHEN JOHNSON: Anthony Albanese won’t be seen as a leader of courage until he takes this challenging political step.

EDITORIAL: Where Minns has shown contrition, readily conceding his own mistakes in confronting the scourge of anti-Semitism, Albanese has exhibited defensiveness.

JEREMY LEIBLER: For two years, the psychological safety of Australian Jews — the post-Holocaust belief that distance protected us from Jew hatred — eroded before our eyes. And then Bondi happened.

Anthony Albanese has called repeatedly for national unity — but it is he who is increasingly isolated due to his obstinate refusal to allow a royal commission into the Bondi terror attacks.

AARON PATRICK: NSW Premier Chris Minns won over his state with empathy and honesty. The Prime Minister’s bureaucrat speak turned Australian Jews against him.

GEORGIE PARKER: Was Bazball about playing better cricket or just feeling good while losing?

LATIKA M BOURKE: The boos and cheers said it all at Bondi. Two Labor leaders attended the same gathering, but only one was hailed, applauded, cheered and given a standing ovation.