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NSW Police Express Concerns Over Expanding Powers of Jewish Security Groups
Police 'reservations' about expanding powers of Jewish security groups
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NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson voiced significant reservations regarding the expansion of powers for private Jewish security groups, particularly the Community Security Group NSW (CSG NSW), during the Royal Commission on Antisemitism. This follows the Bondi terror attack during a Hanukkah event, raising questions about police resources and community relations.
- 01Deputy Commissioner David Hudson expressed concerns about granting additional powers to private Jewish security groups, citing potential community friction.
- 02The Community Security Group NSW requested a police presence for the Chanukah by the Sea event, but police resources were unavailable.
- 03The Bondi terror attack on December 14, 2025, resulted in 15 fatalities during a Hanukkah celebration.
- 04NSW Premier Chris Minns indicated the government would consider arming CSG NSW, a decision not previously taken.
- 05The Royal Commission's hearings will continue behind closed doors to protect national security and ongoing investigations.
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During the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson articulated serious reservations about expanding the powers of private Jewish security groups, specifically the Community Security Group NSW (CSG NSW). This discussion arose following the tragic Bondi terror attack on December 14, 2025, which claimed 15 lives during a Hanukkah celebration. Hudson highlighted concerns that granting additional powers to CSG NSW could lead to community friction and a disconnect among different groups. Despite CSG NSW's request for a static police presence at the Chanukah by the Sea event, police resources were reportedly unavailable. In response to the ongoing security concerns, Premier Chris Minns suggested that the government may consider arming CSG NSW, a significant shift from past practices. The commission's hearings will now transition to closed sessions to safeguard sensitive information related to national security and criminal proceedings. The next hearing block's details remain unconfirmed, with over 13,000 submissions received, primarily from Jewish respondents.
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The discussions surrounding the powers of CSG NSW could influence community relations and security protocols for Jewish events in New South Wales.
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