The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has concluded its fifth hearing block in Melbourne, focusing on police-community security partnerships and funding challenges.

Evidence revealed systemic issues with recording antisemitic incidents, including an unlogged abusive phone call to a synagogue where the congregation was insulted with racist terms.Victoria Police faced scrutiny over data collection practices, with no incident fact sheet logged for the call despite automatic scanning systems.Jewish leaders called for full government funding of community security, as rising costs strain families, schools, and places of worship.Security levies at Jewish schools have surged by 230% since 2022, with some parents volunteering alongside armed guards.

The commission also examined preparations for future hearings into the Bondi terror attack, where a former intelligence source claimed to have warned authorities years in advance.

Vulnerable synagogues and organisations faced funding barriers due to co-contribution requirements, while survivors of the attack were granted anonymity to protect their safety.

The inquiry highlighted the social impacts of antisemitism, including exclusion from social groups and trauma from attacks like the Adass Israel Synagogue firebombing.