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Stubborn workplace racism sparks call for major inquiry

Stubborn workplace racism sparks call for major inquiry

From exploiting migrants to hindering careers, persistent workplace racism prompts calls for an inquiry similar to the national probe into sex discrimination.

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Latham's bill over 'disgusting' sex tweet could soar

Firebrand MP Mark Latham could face more financial pain as a rival seeks higher damages over an explicit tweet sent during an election fracas.

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Minister 'concerned' at setting migration targets

Immigration Minister Tony Burke says he's worried locking in a four-year target on migration rates would leave Australia short of critical workers.

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Class action aims to expose controversial work scheme

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.

Political wannabe hit with second charge for Nazi act

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.

Anti-Palestine racism systemic in schools: report

Anti-Palestine racism systemic in schools: report

Students are being abused and attacked while teachers feel bullied for showing solidarity with Palestinians at Australian schools, a new report says.

Foolish way two anti-Semitic vandals fled their crime

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.

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Call to revamp parental leave to benefit entire family

Call to revamp parental leave to benefit entire family

Call to revamp parental leave to benefit entire family

Call to revamp parental leave to benefit entire family

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody has issued a call to action to employers, governments unions and the public to challenge outdated gender norms.

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

Major charge dropped for nurse in anti-Israel video

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

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

Religious protections push to combat Islamophobia rise

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.

Arrests made as women's rights rally draws opposition

Arrests made as women's rights rally draws opposition

Arrests made as women's rights rally draws opposition

Arrests made as women's rights rally draws opposition

Police and protesters have clashed and four people have been arrested as pro-trans activists staged a counter-demonstration against a Women Will Speak rally.

'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

'Bloody Latham': court battle wraps after sex act tweet

'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'

Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

Fair go or no go? Aussie workers face 'class ceiling'

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

Female 'safe space' app defends booting trans woman

Female 'safe space' app defends booting trans woman

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.

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Former political rivals band together on gender parity

A cross-party group will come together to form a national advisory board aimed at increasing female participation across local, state, and federal governments.

Police heavy on checking bailed Aboriginal youth: group

Police conduct bail checks on Aboriginal young people at a higher rate than non-Indigenous youth, says a legal group that claims they are being targeted.

'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.

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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”.

Working women key to future economic growth: bank boss

Australia has made significant strides to improve gender equity and increase female participation but the Reserve Bank's head says there is more to be done.

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.

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.

Australians reveal divided attitudes on gender equality

A survey of more than 2000 Australians has revealed attitudes towards gender equality are split in half.

Premier hails hate law revamp as toughest in the nation

Laws to tackle deepening hate and division have passed in parliament after a state government bowed to demands for greater safeguards.

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