Dave Rich, a UK expert with the Community Security Trust, tells Australia’s royal commission that antisemitism takes hold when people adopt conspiracy theories. Speaking at the commission, Rich describes antisemitism as rooted in narratives that present Jews as being behind hidden plans or wrongdoing, which he says can become embedded within society over time. He argues that communities which allow these dynamics to develop will not thrive, summarizing the commission’s stakes in broad terms. The three reports all attribute the same core message to Rich: that antisemitism is sustained by conspiracy thinking rather than isolated incidents, and that it can become normalized if not challenged. Across the outlets, the coverage focuses on his testimony to the royal commission and the central theme of conspiracy theories as a driver of antisemitic attitudes. The reports do not provide additional details about specific examples, findings, or any direct recommendations beyond the broader warning about societies where antisemitism takes root.