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Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Scapegoating Muslims fuels spike in attacks on women

Women are copping the brunt of a spike in attacks and abuse against Muslims as the Israel-Hamas conflict and other incidents raise local community tensions.

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Hate crime laws to make anti-Semites 'think twice'

Jewish leaders have backed controversial changes aimed at ending "an ongoing campaign of domestic terrorism" resulting in a litany of anti-Semitic attacks.

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Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks

Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has become the scene of the nation's latest anti-Semitic attack with eggs and verbal abuse hurled at young women.

'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.

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

Paid criminals, youths probed over anti-Semitic attacks

A national database of anti-Semitic incidents is being created as authorities examine the possible influence of foreign actors on a rising number of attacks.

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

'Soul-crushing' attacks raising Jewish community fears

After a string of anti-Semitic incidents in the past week, Jewish community leaders say they are constantly looking over their shoulder in fear of more attacks.

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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.

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Anti-Semitism crackdown launched after synagogue fire

Police will gain extra powers to tackle anti-Semitism after a trio of arson attacks on Jewish targets raised fears from the community.

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

MP breaks party ranks on transgender birth certificates

A NSW Liberal MP has broken with ranks and accused her leaders of fearmongering over laws that make it easier for transgender people modify birth certificates.

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.

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

'Kept my child secret': gay teacher calls for change

A Catholic school teacher who felt forced to quit because of a same-sex relationship is sharing her experience to try and secure stronger legal protections.

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

PM flags Greens path to school discrimination safeguard

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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Fight pledged to overturn 'betrayal' child bail laws

Premier Chris Minns has defended controversial bail changes to crack down on youth crime after they passed the NSW parliament late at night.

MPs to debate outlawing harmful homophobic sermons

The coalition will try to expand exemptions to conversion therapy laws while the Greens will aim to ban homophobic sermons when MPs debate criminal bans in NSW.

Protect LGBT+ kids at faith schools, major review finds

Changes to anti-discrimination laws should strip carve outs for religious schools to better protect gender-diverse staff and students, a major law review found.

'It will save lives': Jail threat for gay 'conversions'

Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.

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Morrison addresses Christian rally against anti-Semites

"We don't accept it, we won't accept it": Christians have stood side by side with the Jewish community in Sydney to protest against anti-Semitism.

NSW police gain power to launch hate crime prosecutions

Law changes will allow police in NSW to prosecute people with inciting violence based on race, religion or sexual orientation without external approval.

Hundreds of leaders condemn racism 'in all its forms'

A large cohort of business, political and community leaders have signed a letter condemning racism after an uptick in vilification incidents.

Rival jumping castle business in anti-Jewish crossfire

A senior Jewish leader wants a national education program on the "oldest hatred" as a misfiring public pile-on hit an innocent inflatables company.

Hate speech laws to be tightened for racist 'ratbags'

NSW criminal laws covering hate speech and incitement to violence have not resulted in any successful prosecutions and should be strengthened, the premier says.

Concerns over new religious vilification laws

New laws preventing religious vilification in NSW are too narrowly focused and could stifle debate on topics like gay conversion therapy, critics say.

Qld mulls next move after court overturns knife ban

Students will be allowed to carry knives in Queensland schools for genuine religious purposes after a landmark decision by the Court of Appeal.

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