Opinion

THE WASHINGTON POST: In the wake of such a terrorist act, it’s a sadly uncontestable truth that more could have been done.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Trump is a ubiquitous cultural presence, but there is no outward sign that he is an active participant in running the national government.

PAUL MURRAY: The slaughter of Australian Jews at an iconic beach is a vivid example of what happens when a nation loses grip on its shared social values.

LORRAINE FINLAY: Defeating anti-Semitism requires more than just stronger laws and effective enforcement. It also demands a cultural shift.

EDITORIAL: Like the surfers who paddled out into the Bondi waves at daybreak on Friday, we can choose to charge into the light.

PAUL RUBENSTEIN: If Australia wishes to remain the Lucky Country, then it must act strongly against anti-Semitism. The cost of doing nothing is unthinkable.

JUSTIN LANGER: It was the perfect song to help a nation heal in its time of need and the hijacking of this anthem needs to stop.

Jules Neale has released a statement after reports she was working through marriage issues.

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Male disillusionment is the story of the recent decade. Here’s why young conservatives are so radicalized.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese answered questions about The Voice and climate change with more passion than a query about the worst terror attack on Australian soil.

EDITORIAL: Instead of relief, the overwhelming reaction to Anthony Albanese’s announcement on Thursday was one of profound disappointment. 

DVIR ABRAMOVICH: Radical Islamic hate preachers have been allowed to operate in this country, spreading anti-Semitism under the cover of religion, and Bondi is the proof.

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The veteran batter showed that nothing can replace experience, but his important cameo on day one of the third Test may not be enough to defy the inevitable.

BEN HARVEY: An impassioned Josh Frydenberg delivered an address that showed for 15 minutes he was more than an ex-politician. He was the father of the nation.

In this moment of great national need, we need accountability and reassurance that there is a pathway out of catastrophe. On Wednesday, we finally got that — not from the PM, but from Josh Frydenberg.