Richardson Steps Down from Antisemitism Commission

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Dennis Richardson, the former head of Australia's Top Spy Agency, has stepped down as a special advisor to the Royal Commission on Anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion.

The Commission was launched by the government following the Bondi Beach Terror attack.

In a statement, lead commissioner Sue Bell confirmed his departure and praised his contributions.

Richardson was brought on to guide the Commission in gathering key materials from intelligence and security agencies.

His expertise was seen as perfect for evaluating how well those agencies prepared for and handled the attack.

Bell thanked him for his valuable input, but did not explain why he resigned.

Richardson himself has stayed silent and did not respond to requests for comment.

Earlier, Prime Minister Anthony Abaniz had asked Richardson to head a quicker review of federal intelligence agencies right after the incident.

That effort got merged into the broader Royal Commission instead, with Richardson shifting to an advisory role.

Two members of his original team will stick around until the Commission's interim report wraps up at the end of April.

Attorney General Michelle Rollins noted the Commission's independent work will continue, and Richardson remains one of the nation's most experienced.

Public servants from his time leading ACO and other key departments.

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