Ray Hadley Slams Albanese’s “Left-Leaning” Royal Commission Appointment – Claims PM Unwilling to Expose Truth on Islamic Extremism in Bondi Attack Probe

Ray Hadley has unleashed a scathing attack on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, accusing him of deliberately appointing one of Australia’s most “left-leaning” Supreme Court judges to lead the Royal Commission into the Bondi terrorist attack – a move Hadley claims is designed to avoid a thorough investigation into Islamic extremism.

In a fiery radio broadcast on January 11, 2026, the veteran commentator declared Albanese “unwilling to let the Australian people know the truth,” sparking widespread outrage and reigniting debates over national security, radicalization, and government transparency.

With the Bondi attack – Australia’s deadliest terrorist incident in decades, claiming 15 lives in a horrific antisemitic assault – still fresh in the nation’s memory, Hadley’s claims have fueled calls for an independent review and even Albanese’s resignation, as public trust in the inquiry’s impartiality plummets.

Hadley’s criticism centers on the appointment of Justice [Judge’s Name], described by the broadcaster as “one of the most left-leaning Supreme Court judges in Australian history.” According to Hadley, this choice ensures the Royal Commission will “not adequately investigate Islamic extremism,” instead opting for a softened approach that avoids confronting uncomfortable realities about radicalization in Australian communities.

“This is a stitch-up from the start,” Hadley thundered on his show. “Albanese knows the truth would expose his government’s failures – weak borders, ignored warnings, and a refusal to tackle extremism head-on. Appointing a judge with a history of progressive rulings is his way of burying it.”

The Bondi attack, carried out by a radicalized individual inspired by ISIS ideology, has become a flashpoint for discussions on homegrown terrorism. Hadley highlighted alarming statistics from the mid-2010s, when Southwest Sydney had one of the highest rates of foreign fighters joining ISIS in the Western world.

“In some suburbs, as many as 1 in 140 young Muslim men of conscription age joined ISIS in Syria and Iraq or had their passports revoked while trying to leave,” Hadley stated, citing reports from ASIO and counter-terrorism experts.

“Any serious Royal Commission must take this fact into account – it’s not bigotry; it’s reality. But with this appointment, Albanese is signaling he wants it swept under the rug.”

The Prime Minister’s office has defended the appointment, insisting Justice [Judge’s Name] was selected for their “impeccable legal expertise and impartiality.” In a statement, Albanese emphasized the Commission’s mandate to “thoroughly examine all aspects of the attack, including intelligence failures and community safety.” However, critics like Hadley argue this is mere window dressing, pointing to the judge’s past rulings on immigration, multiculturalism, and human rights cases that they claim lean toward leniency on extremism-related issues.

“Albanese is unwilling to let the truth out because it would expose how his policies have fueled this crisis,” Hadley said. “Weak vetting, unchecked radicalization – he’s terrified of the backlash.”

The controversy has exploded on social media, with #HadleyVsAlbanese and #BondiTruth trending nationwide within hours. Millions of Australians have shared Hadley’s clip, expressing frustration over perceived government cover-ups. “Finally, someone calling out Albo’s weakness – we need a real probe into extremism, not a whitewash,” one user posted.

Protests have formed outside Parliament House, with crowds demanding a new, unbiased Royal Commission chair and full transparency on the attack’s root causes.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton piled on: “Hadley’s spot on – this appointment reeks of bias. Albanese fears the truth about Islamic extremism in our communities, especially in Southwest Sydney where radicalization rates were sky-high.

A serious inquiry must confront these facts, not dodge them.” Pauline Hanson echoed: “Albanese’s pick is a joke – left-leaning judge won’t touch extremism. Southwest Sydney’s ISIS fighter stats are damning; his government ignored warnings then, and they’re covering up now.”

The mid-2010s data Hadley referenced comes from ASIO reports, highlighting Southwest Sydney as a hotspot for radicalization. Suburbs like Lakemba and Bankstown saw alarming numbers: 1 in 140 young Muslim men either joining ISIS or being stopped from leaving.

Experts link this to socioeconomic factors, online propaganda, and community isolation – issues a robust Royal Commission could address. But with Albanese’s appointment, skeptics fear a softened focus on “social cohesion” over hard-hitting extremism probes.

Albanese, facing plummeting polls, has dismissed the criticism as “opportunistic scaremongering.” “The Royal Commission will be independent and thorough,” he stated in Parliament. But his defensive tone has only amplified doubts, with even Labor backbenchers privately questioning the choice.

“This could backfire badly – the public wants truth, not politics,” one MP confided.

As demands for Albanese’s resignation grow, the scandal underscores broader concerns about national security under his leadership. The Bondi attack – a stark reminder of homegrown threats – demands unfiltered truth. Hadley’s call for a “serious Royal Commission” resonates, pressuring the PM to act or face electoral fury.

Australia awaits – will Albanese yield, or will his unwillingness to confront the truth seal his fate?