Call to action to close gendered gaps in justice system
International Women's Day is being marked as a call to balance the scales and ensure all women and girls have fair and inclusive access to justice.
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Bondi attack inquiry to map plan to curb religious hate
Focusing on anti-Semitism is a necessary first step to improving social cohesion, says the head of the royal commission launched after the Bondi terror attack.
Please explain: Hanson lashed for anti-Islamic vitriol
Muslim leaders have challenged Pauline Hanson to explain exactly what policy changes she would like to see after an incendiary rant on late-night television.
‘This has to stop’: mayor calls on Hanson to visit area
The mayor of a suburb labelled unsafe by Pauline Hanson because of its Muslim population is calling on the controversial senator to visit the area.
Racism watchdog warns of coded message in cohesion call
'Social cohesion' has become a common catchcry after the Bondi terror attack, but the race discrimination commissioner warns the phrase can worsen divisions.
Anger as Liberals call for Muslim checks to stem terror
Former Liberal prime minister Scott Morrison has faced backlash after suggesting accreditation should be required for Muslim preachers after the Bondi attack.
Anti-Semitic vandal’s surprising vow after Bondi attack
A man who was jailed over an anti-Semitic graffiti rampage has vowed to seek revenge for the Bondi massacre on the Jewish community, a court has been told.
‘It is what it is’: PM shuts down future race hate laws
Racial vilification laws called for by Jewish advocates are unlikely to be pursued after laws passed the parliament in response to the Bondi terror attack.
Nationals quit front bench en masse after policy split
The coalition is on life support after eight Nationals frontbenchers quit the shadow cabinet in protest after the resignation of three of their colleagues.
Man banned from Bondi after Jewish ‘threat’ mid-flight
A man who allegedly made anti-Semitic threats during a flight from Bali to Sydney has been banned from Bondi after being granted bail.
Fresh charges for bikie over Iran-linked arson attacks
A bikie accused of directing two others to firebomb a Jewish deli amidst a spate of anti-Semitic attacks has had further charges brought against him.
Kids targeted by racism feel it ‘deep in their soul’
Indigenous students are being increasingly targeted by racism, with concerns raised about how schools are handling complaints of discrimination.
Pauline Hanson’s post-apocalyptic prediction resurfaces
Pauline Hanson's decades of remarks about race, including a sci-fi prediction about Australia's future, have been used to prove she vilified a Muslim senator.
Greens senator fires back at Hanson over ‘racist’ tweet
Pauline Hanson's claim she had targeted hypocrisy and not race by telling a Greens senator to go back to Pakistan was itself racist, a court has heard.
‘Disruptive’ bail checks left brothers scared of police
Life was happy for an Aboriginal family until police subjected them to more than 150 bail checks in 20 months, which they say amounted to discrimination.
Police cop rocks, bottles as migration protesters clash
Victoria Police officers used flashbangs, pepper spray and rubber bullets to try and control crowds after a protest in Melbourne's CBD turned ugly.
Class action aims to expose controversial work scheme
Indigenous people in remote areas had to work more hours to receive the same pay as someone on work for the dole payments in the city, a class action claims.
‘Love for all’: persecuted Muslim sect preaches unity
A majority South Asian Muslim sect is inviting Australians from all walks of life to its annual gathering of thousands for moral clarity in bleak times.
Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act
A failed political candidate has been accused of performing a Nazi salute just after he was released over performing the same alleged act at an AFL game.
Foolish way two anti-Semitic vandals fled their crime
Two men have admitted painting a series of anti-Semitic slurs on cars and a famed chef's restaurant, and torching a vehicle during a night of terror.
Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video
A charge that a nurse threatened to kill Israeli patients while working at an Australian hospital has been withdrawn by prosecutors.
Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise
A red line is being drawn to tackle a rise in hatred and attacks towards Muslims in Australia as the prime minister pledges to stamp out discrimination.
‘Bloody Latham’: court battle wraps after sex act tweet
Former federal Labor leader turned right-wing outsider Mark Latham has gone on a tirade as he defends vilification claims from a rival MP.
Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face ‘class ceiling’
People from disadvantaged backgrounds are often denied the chance to get ahead at work, despite Australia frequently being touted as a classless society.
Female ‘safe space’ app defends booting trans woman
The "unfortunate" eviction of a transgender woman from a female-only app was a by-blow of a platform needed because of male harassment, a court has been told.
‘Cancel culture’: fired pro-Gaza ABC host awarded $70k
The ABC could face significant penalties after being ordered to pay $70,000 in damages to a fill-in radio host fired for posting about Israeli actions in Gaza.
Brittany Higgins slams anti-discrimination law pause
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has blasted a state's decision to pause landmark anti-discrimination law changes.
UK’s top court rules ‘woman’ refers to biological sex
Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision "does not remove protection from trans people".
‘Woman’ refers to biological sex, top UK court rules
Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that trans women are not "women" under equalities law, but says the decision "does not remove protection from trans people".
Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism
A senior police officer resisted describing a hoax explosive-laden caravan as a "criminal con job", saying it was anti-Semitic regardless of motivation.
Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits
Police say their tallying of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents is a "loose capture" as numbers quoted by the premier are called into question.