In a blistering attack that has intensified pressure on the Albanese government and ignited a cross-jurisdictional political firestorm on this tense New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026, NSW Opposition Leader has called on the Premier to take immediate action, demanding he “pick up the phone” and formally request a federal Royal Commission into the Bondi Beach terror massacre.

The Liberal leader went full nuclear, slamming Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s “stubborn refusal” to launch a full Commonwealth inquiry, accusing Labor of evasion, weakness, and prioritizing politics over truth for the 15 innocent victims slaughtered in the antisemitic attack.

“He needs to pick up the phone – more than that, he needs to formally request a federal government Royal Commission,” the Opposition Leader thundered in a fiery press conference outside NSW Parliament.

“Albanese’s stubborn refusal to confront the intelligence failures, ignored warnings, and rising antisemitism is a betrayal of every Australian. The Premier must call out this weakness and force a real inquiry – no more cover-ups, no more excuses!”

The demand comes amid nationwide outrage over Albanese’s insistence on a limited departmental review and state-level inquiry, which critics brand a “whitewash” to bury embarrassing failures on his watch.

Leaked ASIO memos – proving warnings about radicalisation were ignored for months – have fueled calls for a full federal probe into immigration vetting, security lapses, and government inaction. “This isn’t just a NSW issue – it’s a national tragedy caused by federal weakness,” the Opposition Leader roared.

“The Premier can’t stay silent while Albo evades the truth!”

Albanese, pale-faced and defensive, stumbled through a response, insisting his reviews are “sufficient” – but his words rang hollow, turning routine damage control into a full-blown catastrophe. Labor insiders whisper the cross-state pressure is “crushing,” with fears the Premier’s potential intervention could force Albanese’s hand and expose devastating truths.

Social media ignited in just 3 minutes. #RoyalCommissionNow and #AlboStubborn trending worldwide, with millions sharing clips of the Opposition Leader’s demand.

Everyday Australians flooded platforms: “NSW Leader right – Premier, call Albo out!” and “No more refusal – full inquiry now!” Protests swelled outside NSW Parliament, Sydney’s Martin Place, Melbourne’s Federation Square, and Canberra’s Parliament House, with thousands chanting “Pick up the phone!” and demanding justice for Bondi victims.

Jewish community leaders praised the call: “A Royal Commission is the only way to uncover why warnings were ignored and antisemitism allowed to explode – the Premier must act.” Pauline Hanson amplified the outrage: “Albo’s stubborn refusal is cowardice – NSW Leader is right, force the inquiry or admit you’re hiding failures!”

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton seized the moment federally: “State Liberals calling out Albo’s weakness shows even premiers can’t trust him – Royal Commission now or resign!” The pressure on the NSW Premier is immense – will he pick up the phone and confront Albanese, or stay silent amid the revolt?

As calls for immediate action hit fever pitch and protests show no sign of slowing, one thing is undeniable: the NSW Opposition Leader’s bombshell demand has exposed Albanese’s stubborn evasion like never before.

The cross-jurisdictional roar, the nationwide fury, the leadership crisis – it’s the revolt that could finally force truth and topple Labor’s house of cards. Australia is watching, raging, and demanding a Royal Commission now.