Man, 68, issued move-on order after wearing swastika shirt outside royal commission hearing

He spoke outside the hearing on a media call before complying with the order. 

In a statement, the committee said it was “shocked” that the shirt was worn near the location.

“We understand the matter is being handled by NSW Police.

“Witness safety is of the utmost importance to the Royal Commission. We would like to reassure witnesses and those wishing to work with the Royal Commission that safety protocols are in place.

“The Royal Commission is committed to investigating anti-Semitism in Australia without fear or intimidation,” the statement said.

People with lived experience of anti-Semitism were invited to participate in the public hearings.

Commissioner Virginia Bell released her interim report last Thursday and made fourteen recommendations — all of which were accepted by the federal government — on how to respond to anti-Jewish hatred and the breakdown of social cohesion.

The final report is expected on December 14 this year.

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