Inquiry hears support for arming security guards at Jewish events in Sydney
A royal commission examining antisemitism and social cohesion has heard arguments in favour of arming private security guards at open-air Jewish events. The hearing took place in Sydney after the commission sat in Melbourne, where Australia's largest Jewish population is based. The discussion focused on how Jewish institutions, schools, places of worship and public gatherings can be protected more effectively.Risk consultant Gavriel Schneider told the commission on Monday that the private security sector could provide a valuable alternative or support to existing policing resources. He said armed private security officers could be used to respond immediately to violent incidents before... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 27 Jul 2026 05:06 LONDON
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