Former spy chief quits royal commission into antisemitism and Bondi attack

Just a fortnight after its opening hearing, Dennis Richardson has resigned without any explanation

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The former spy chief Dennis Richardson has resigned without explanation from the royal commission into antisemitism and the Bondi terror attack, just a fortnight after its opening hearing.

The commissioner, Virginia Bell, released a statement on Wednesday night announcing Richardson’s surprise departure from his role as special adviser to the inquiry.