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Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack

Second arrest made over synagogue graffiti, fire attack

Police have arrested a second man over a graffiti and fire attack on a synagogue as another man is held in custody over the incident.

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

Fears hate speech laws could make anti-Semitism worse

A crackdown on hate speech laws to curb anti-Semitism could have the opposite effect, legal experts warn.

Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

Dutton shuts down Nationals' call for gender debate

There are no plans to change the coalition's position on transgender rights, Peter Dutton says, following US President Donald Trump's executive orders.

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Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

Dark theory on foreign actors behind anti-Semitic crime

As authorities investigate whether foreign actors are paying Australians to commit acts of anti-Semitism, experts are warning they won't be easy to track down.

Second man sought as another held over synagogue attack

Second man sought as another held over synagogue attack

A man accused of trying to set fire to a synagogue will spend another night behind bars as police vow to find those behind a spate of anti-Semitic attacks.

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

'Criminals for hire' tied to anti-Semitic attack spree

Police are still scrambling to determine who is masterminding an escalating spate of anti-Semitic crimes, despite making a series of arrests.

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

'Insulting': trans music tutor sues Catholic schools

A transgender tutor has accused a Catholic schools body of failing to let her work after she transitioned and asking invasive questions about her bathroom use.

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Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

Calls to consider jail time as anti-Semitism grows

As Australia deals with anti-Semitic incidents, a specially appointed envoy says all leaders must unite to address the seriousness of the situation.

Man charged after alleged Nazi salute at hotel

Man charged after alleged Nazi salute at hotel

Man charged after alleged Nazi salute at hotel

Man charged after alleged Nazi salute at hotel

A man is set to face court after allegedly performing a Nazi salute and failing to leave a city hotel.

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Mining giants sued over alleged sexual harassment

Hundreds of women who worked at BHP and Rio Tinto will be contacted as part of a lawsuit over alleged harassment at mining sites.

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

Pay day near for Aboriginal workers robbed of wages

The Federal Court has approved millions of dollars in compensation for Aboriginal workers who had wages withheld or were underpaid between the 1930s and 1970s.

Pauline Hanson appeals court ruling she was racist

Pauline Hanson appeals court ruling she was racist

Pauline Hanson appeals court ruling she was racist

Pauline Hanson appeals court ruling she was racist

Pauline Hanson is appealing a court ruling she was racist towards Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi on the basis of alleged errors in the judicial process.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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'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.

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

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

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

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

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'

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.

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