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Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Australia's diversity a mark of pride, says Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has revealed the hardship she experienced as an immigrant child after being honoured at the Asian Australian Leadership Awards.

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

Workplace harassment of women on temporary visas rife

A survey of more than 3300 migrant women in Australia across several industries found more than half have experienced workplace sexual harassment.

Jewish heads sue Islamic preacher over 'racist' sermons

Jewish heads sue Islamic preacher over 'racist' sermons

Jewish heads sue Islamic preacher over 'racist' sermons

Jewish heads sue Islamic preacher over 'racist' sermons

Two Jewish leaders say a racial discrimination lawsuit filed against a controversial Islamic preacher is required to "defend the honour" of their community.

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Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Women still face barriers to entering the tech industry

Australia's digital industry is crying out for female workers but research shows they are still finding it tough to get in the door.

Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes

Magistrate makes example of trio over Nazi salutes

A magistrate has stressed the need for general deterrence in sentencing three men who performed Nazi salutes outside the Sydney Jewish Museum.

'Terrifying scene': neo-Nazis target refugee rally

'Terrifying scene': neo-Nazis target refugee rally

Refugee advocates say they were also pepper-sprayed as police sought to separate them from a group of neo-Nazis chanting hateful slogans.

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

'More than hurtful words': Australia's systemic racism

Racism is embedded in Australian society, according to a new report which has found it leads to marginalised groups receiving lesser health care and education.

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Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

Gay teachers left exposed to ensure equality laws pass

A bill to enable LGBTQI people to be treated equally under many laws for the first time will be stripped of some protections after faith-based pushback.

Anti-Nazi laws could be 'straightened out' after rally

Anti-Nazi laws could be 'straightened out' after rally

Anti-Nazi laws could be 'straightened out' after rally

Anti-Nazi laws could be 'straightened out' after rally

Making a Nazi salute is already illegal in NSW, but the premier has vowed to remove any ambiguity in state laws after a white supremacist rally in a small town.

Veteran cop questioned over 'abhorrent' Nazi salutes

Veteran cop questioned over 'abhorrent' Nazi salutes

Veteran cop questioned over 'abhorrent' Nazi salutes

Veteran cop questioned over 'abhorrent' Nazi salutes

A Victorian police instructor will likely be charged by summons after being questioned by detectives over allegedly performing banned Nazi gestures.

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

Racism complaint is a 'positive step': NT police boss

A human rights complaint has been lodged against the Northern Territory government and police commissioner on behalf of serving Aboriginal police officers.

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

Rocky Horror actor settles sexual harassment lawsuit

A lawsuit by actor Christie Whelan Browne alleging discrimination after she went public with sexual harassment complaints has been settled out of court.

Clinicians telling women their pain is 'psychological'

Clinicians telling women their pain is 'psychological'

Clinicians telling women their pain is 'psychological'

Clinicians telling women their pain is 'psychological'

An inquiry into women's pain has found a pattern of women not being listened to about their symptoms, in either the public or private health system.

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The mental health gap that's killing Aboriginal men

The government’s Indigenous health investment is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to stop Aboriginal men dying preventable deaths.

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Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

As disability advocates call for an end to special schools, the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping them operational.

Disabled employees struggle to find workplace wellness

The workplace is often not a safe place for Australians living with a disability, who say they are being ignored and excluded from social gatherings.

Formal complaint over Dutton's alleged Islamophobia

An anti-Islamophobia group has lodged a religious vilification complaint against Peter Dutton, alleging he called Muslim political candidates a "disaster".

'Male supremacy': ladies lounge discrimination appeal

An art gallery will argue a tribunal decision to label its ladies-only lounge discriminatory didn't take into account ongoing disadvantage faced by women.

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Push for Indigenous truth-telling amid voice 'silence'

The Albanese government is being urged to make progress on Indigenous truth-telling with people left "hurting" following the voice referendum defeat.

New hate speech laws in focus as social cohesion frays

The government is edging closer to finalising laws to better protect minorities from hate speech as a Jewish school is daubed with anti-Semitic graffiti.

Elon Musk loses anti-Muslim fight in Queensland hearing

Social media giant X has lost an audacious bid saying it should not be subject to Queensland discrimination laws.

High-profile MPs to be witnesses in Latham defamation

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young and the speaker of the NSW parliament will be witnesses in a defamation lawsuit against ex-NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham.

Defining gender at the heart of major trans rights case

The head of a female-only platform has defended her decision to ban a transgender woman in a historic case of alleged gender-based discrimination.

'Battlelines' drawn on sex ID in trans-rights lawsuit

Roxanne Tickle lived as a woman for years before being banned from using a female-only app, a court has heard during a landmark trans-rights lawsuit.

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

The government might work with the Greens on discrimination protections if the opposition fails to get on board, the prime minister has told parliament.

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